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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.60, 19,708.68 and 6,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.60, 19,708.68 and 6,212 is: 9,313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.60 : 19,708.68 = 6,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.60/19,708.68 = 6,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.60x = 19,708.68 × 6,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.60x = 122,430,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,430,320.16/13,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.41

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