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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,878.25, 19,329.83 and 6,219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,878.25, 19,329.83 and 6,219.42 is: 9,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,878.25 : 19,329.83 = 6,219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,878.25/19,329.83 = 6,219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,878.25x = 19,329.83 × 6,219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,878.25x = 120,220,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,220,286.02/12,878.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.14

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