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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,869.60, 19,306.68 and 4,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,869.60, 19,306.68 and 4,103.60 is: 6,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,869.60 : 19,306.68 = 4,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,869.60/19,306.68 = 4,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,869.60x = 19,306.68 × 4,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,869.60x = 79,226,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,226,892.05/12,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.13

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