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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,864.66, 19,290.84 and 6,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,864.66, 19,290.84 and 6,283.16 is: 9,421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,864.66 : 19,290.84 = 6,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,864.66/19,290.84 = 6,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,864.66x = 19,290.84 × 6,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,864.66x = 121,207,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,207,434.25/12,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.74

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