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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,870.27, 19,301.29 and 4,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,870.27, 19,301.29 and 4,103.13 is: 6,153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,870.27 : 19,301.29 = 4,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,870.27/19,301.29 = 4,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,870.27x = 19,301.29 × 4,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,870.27x = 79,195,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,195,702.04/12,870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.38

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