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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,871.95, 19,307.70 and 4,106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,871.95, 19,307.70 and 4,106.79 is: 6,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,871.95 : 19,307.70 = 4,106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,871.95/19,307.70 = 4,106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,871.95x = 19,307.70 × 4,106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,871.95x = 79,292,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,292,669.28/12,871.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.11

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