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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,870.12, 19,305.99 and 4,105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,870.12, 19,305.99 and 4,105.38 is: 6,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,870.12 : 19,305.99 = 4,105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,870.12/19,305.99 = 4,105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,870.12x = 19,305.99 × 4,105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,870.12x = 79,258,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,258,425.23/12,870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.33

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