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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,878.76, 19,317.78 and 4,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,878.76, 19,317.78 and 4,114.20 is: 6,171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,878.76 : 19,317.78 = 4,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,878.76/19,317.78 = 4,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,878.76x = 19,317.78 × 4,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,878.76x = 79,477,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,477,210.48/12,878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.18

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