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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,870.82, 19,306.58 and 4,105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,870.82, 19,306.58 and 4,105.74 is: 6,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,870.82 : 19,306.58 = 4,105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,870.82/19,306.58 = 4,105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,870.82x = 19,306.58 × 4,105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,870.82x = 79,267,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,267,752.59/12,870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.72

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