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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,869.76, 19,304.28 and 4,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,869.76, 19,304.28 and 4,105.20 is: 6,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,869.76 : 19,304.28 = 4,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,869.76/19,304.28 = 4,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,869.76x = 19,304.28 × 4,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,869.76x = 79,247,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,247,930.26/12,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.69

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