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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,868.44, 19,304.06 and 4,101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,868.44, 19,304.06 and 4,101.34 is: 6,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,868.44 : 19,304.06 = 4,101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,868.44/19,304.06 = 4,101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,868.44x = 19,304.06 × 4,101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,868.44x = 79,172,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,172,513.44/12,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.46

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