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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,872.52, 19,307.57 and 4,105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,872.52, 19,307.57 and 4,105.89 is: 6,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,872.52 : 19,307.57 = 4,105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,872.52/19,307.57 = 4,105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,872.52x = 19,307.57 × 4,105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,872.52x = 79,274,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,274,738.06/12,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.45

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