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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,873.52, 19,309.06 and 4,106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,873.52, 19,309.06 and 4,106.89 is: 6,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,873.52 : 19,309.06 = 4,106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,873.52/19,309.06 = 4,106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,873.52x = 19,309.06 × 4,106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,873.52x = 79,300,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,300,185.42/12,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.95

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