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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,875.40, 19,314.96 and 4,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,875.40, 19,314.96 and 4,109.40 is: 6,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,875.40 : 19,314.96 = 4,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,875.40/19,314.96 = 4,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,875.40x = 19,314.96 × 4,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,875.40x = 79,372,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,372,896.62/12,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.69

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