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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,871.74, 19,308.96 and 4,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,871.74, 19,308.96 and 4,107 is: 6,160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,871.74 : 19,308.96 = 4,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,871.74/19,308.96 = 4,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,871.74x = 19,308.96 × 4,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,871.74x = 79,301,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,301,898.72/12,871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.93

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