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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.40, 19,364.10 and 4,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.40, 19,364.10 and 4,145.20 is: 6,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.40 : 19,364.10 = 4,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.40/19,364.10 = 4,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.40x = 19,364.10 × 4,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.40x = 80,268,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,268,067.32/12,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.80

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