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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,936.60, 19,404.88 and 4,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,936.60, 19,404.88 and 4,171.68 is: 6,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,936.60 : 19,404.88 = 4,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,936.60/19,404.88 = 4,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,936.60x = 19,404.88 × 4,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,936.60x = 80,950,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,950,949.80/12,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.51

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