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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,897.06, 19,348.44 and 4,132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,897.06, 19,348.44 and 4,132.86 is: 6,200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,897.06 : 19,348.44 = 4,132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,897.06/19,348.44 = 4,132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,897.06x = 19,348.44 × 4,132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,897.06x = 79,964,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,964,393.74/12,897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.20

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