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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,873.96, 19,309.32 and 4,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,873.96, 19,309.32 and 4,108.14 is: 6,161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,873.96 : 19,309.32 = 4,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,873.96/19,309.32 = 4,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,873.96x = 19,309.32 × 4,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,873.96x = 79,325,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,325,389.86/12,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.69

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