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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.12, 19,001.52 and 3,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.12, 19,001.52 and 3,435.12 is: 5,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.12 : 19,001.52 = 3,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.12/19,001.52 = 3,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.12x = 19,001.52 × 3,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.12x = 65,272,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,272,501.38/12,669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.09

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