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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,872.25, 19,304.28 and 4,105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,872.25, 19,304.28 and 4,105.13 is: 6,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,872.25 : 19,304.28 = 4,105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,872.25/19,304.28 = 4,105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,872.25x = 19,304.28 × 4,105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,872.25x = 79,246,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,246,482.44/12,872.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.38

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