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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,873.06, 19,306.44 and 4,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,873.06, 19,306.44 and 4,106.16 is: 6,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,873.06 : 19,306.44 = 4,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,873.06/19,306.44 = 4,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,873.06x = 19,306.44 × 4,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,873.06x = 79,275,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,275,331.67/12,873.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.24

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