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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,870.52, 19,301.66 and 4,103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,870.52, 19,301.66 and 4,103.38 is: 6,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,870.52 : 19,301.66 = 4,103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,870.52/19,301.66 = 4,103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,870.52x = 19,301.66 × 4,103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,870.52x = 79,201,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,201,949.10/12,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.75

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