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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,872.80, 19,287.60 and 6,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,872.80, 19,287.60 and 6,284.80 is: 9,416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,872.80 : 19,287.60 = 6,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,872.80/19,287.60 = 6,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,872.80x = 19,287.60 × 6,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,872.80x = 121,218,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,218,708.48/12,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.65

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