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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.72, 19,003.68 and 3,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.72, 19,003.68 and 3,903.72 is: 5,855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.72 : 19,003.68 = 3,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.72/19,003.68 = 3,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.72x = 19,003.68 × 3,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.72x = 74,185,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,185,045.69/12,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.30

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