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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,924.41, 19,385.91 and 4,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,924.41, 19,385.91 and 4,158.63 is: 6,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,924.41 : 19,385.91 = 4,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,924.41/19,385.91 = 4,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,924.41x = 19,385.91 × 4,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,924.41x = 80,618,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,618,826.90/12,924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.72

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