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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.91, 19,352.87 and 4,137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.91, 19,352.87 and 4,137.51 is: 6,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.91 : 19,352.87 = 4,137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.91/19,352.87 = 4,137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.91x = 19,352.87 × 4,137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.91x = 80,072,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,072,672.47/12,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,206.27

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