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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,906, 19,359.15 and 4,140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,906, 19,359.15 and 4,140.90 is: 6,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,906 : 19,359.15 = 4,140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,906/19,359.15 = 4,140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,906x = 19,359.15 × 4,140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,906x = 80,164,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,164,304.24/12,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.40

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