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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,887.83, 19,322.28 and 4,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,887.83, 19,322.28 and 4,117.69 is: 6,173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,887.83 : 19,322.28 = 4,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,887.83/19,322.28 = 4,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,887.83x = 19,322.28 × 4,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,887.83x = 79,563,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,563,052.23/12,887.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.51

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