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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,881.79, 19,326.38 and 6,309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,881.79, 19,326.38 and 6,309.90 is: 9,466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,881.79 : 19,326.38 = 6,309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,881.79/19,326.38 = 6,309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,881.79x = 19,326.38 × 6,309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,881.79x = 121,947,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,947,493.61/12,881.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.66

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