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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.18, 19,005.82 and 3,904.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.18, 19,005.82 and 3,904.09 is: 5,856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.18 : 19,005.82 = 3,904.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.18/19,005.82 = 3,904.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.18x = 19,005.82 × 3,904.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.18x = 74,200,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,200,459.80/12,669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.77

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