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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,873.42, 19,311.93 and 4,105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,873.42, 19,311.93 and 4,105.35 is: 6,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,873.42 : 19,311.93 = 4,105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,873.42/19,311.93 = 4,105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,873.42x = 19,311.93 × 4,105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,873.42x = 79,282,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,282,231.83/12,873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.60

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