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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,868.92, 19,297.22 and 6,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,868.92, 19,297.22 and 6,287.40 is: 9,428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,868.92 : 19,297.22 = 6,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,868.92/19,297.22 = 6,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,868.92x = 19,297.22 × 6,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,868.92x = 121,329,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,329,309.59/12,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.09

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