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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,907.20, 19,357.44 and 4,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,907.20, 19,357.44 and 4,137.60 is: 6,205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,907.20 : 19,357.44 = 4,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,907.20/19,357.44 = 4,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,907.20x = 19,357.44 × 4,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,907.20x = 80,093,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,093,343.74/12,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.32

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