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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.30, 19,371.15 and 4,148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.30, 19,371.15 and 4,148.10 is: 6,223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.30 : 19,371.15 = 4,148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.30/19,371.15 = 4,148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.30x = 19,371.15 × 4,148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.30x = 80,353,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,353,467.32/12,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.02

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