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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,934.62, 19,403.82 and 4,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,934.62, 19,403.82 and 4,169.88 is: 6,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,934.62 : 19,403.82 = 4,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,934.62/19,403.82 = 4,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,934.62x = 19,403.82 × 4,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,934.62x = 80,911,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,911,600.94/12,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.43

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