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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,879.26, 19,323.68 and 4,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,879.26, 19,323.68 and 4,114.86 is: 6,173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,879.26 : 19,323.68 = 4,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,879.26/19,323.68 = 4,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,879.26x = 19,323.68 × 4,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,879.26x = 79,514,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,514,217.31/12,879.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.82

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