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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.08, 19,006.56 and 3,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.08, 19,006.56 and 3,907.20 is: 5,861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.08 : 19,006.56 = 3,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.08/19,006.56 = 3,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.08x = 19,006.56 × 3,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.08x = 74,262,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,262,431.23/12,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.24

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