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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,886.70, 19,320.59 and 4,116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,886.70, 19,320.59 and 4,116.56 is: 6,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886.70 : 19,320.59 = 4,116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886.70/19,320.59 = 4,116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886.70x = 19,320.59 × 4,116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886.70x = 79,534,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,534,281.66/12,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.81

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