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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,879.40, 19,319.10 and 10,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,879.40, 19,319.10 and 10,060.60 is: 15,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,879.40 : 19,319.10 = 10,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,879.40/19,319.10 = 10,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,879.40x = 19,319.10 × 10,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,879.40x = 194,361,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,361,737.46/12,879.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.90

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