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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,870.68, 19,307.46 and 4,103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,870.68, 19,307.46 and 4,103.56 is: 6,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,870.68 : 19,307.46 = 4,103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,870.68/19,307.46 = 4,103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,870.68x = 19,307.46 × 4,103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,870.68x = 79,229,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229,320.56/12,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.80

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