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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.72, 19,006.08 and 3,905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.72, 19,006.08 and 3,905.64 is: 5,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.72 : 19,006.08 = 3,905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.72/19,006.08 = 3,905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.72x = 19,006.08 × 3,905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.72x = 74,230,906.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,230,906.29/12,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.46

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