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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,864.81, 19,298.58 and 4,097.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,864.81, 19,298.58 and 4,097.67 is: 6,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,864.81 : 19,298.58 = 4,097.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,864.81/19,298.58 = 4,097.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,864.81x = 19,298.58 × 4,097.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,864.81x = 79,079,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,079,191.82/12,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.94

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