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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,899.71, 19,348.72 and 4,133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,899.71, 19,348.72 and 4,133.94 is: 6,200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,899.71 : 19,348.72 = 4,133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,899.71/19,348.72 = 4,133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,899.71x = 19,348.72 × 4,133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,899.71x = 79,986,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,986,387.92/12,899.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.64

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