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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,905.82, 19,361.25 and 4,140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,905.82, 19,361.25 and 4,140.06 is: 6,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,905.82 : 19,361.25 = 4,140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,905.82/19,361.25 = 4,140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,905.82x = 19,361.25 × 4,140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,905.82x = 80,156,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,156,736.68/12,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.90

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