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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.54, 19,358.49 and 4,141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.54, 19,358.49 and 4,141.37 is: 6,210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.54 : 19,358.49 = 4,141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.54/19,358.49 = 4,141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.54x = 19,358.49 × 4,141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.54x = 80,170,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170,669.73/12,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.67

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