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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,904.30, 19,356.45 and 4,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,904.30, 19,356.45 and 4,140.10 is: 6,210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,904.30 : 19,356.45 = 4,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,904.30/19,356.45 = 4,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,904.30x = 19,356.45 × 4,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,904.30x = 80,137,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,137,638.65/12,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.15

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