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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,875.76, 19,309.52 and 4,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,875.76, 19,309.52 and 4,108.64 is: 6,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,875.76 : 19,309.52 = 4,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,875.76/19,309.52 = 4,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,875.76x = 19,309.52 × 4,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,875.76x = 79,335,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,335,866.25/12,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.65

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