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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.74, 19,009.80 and 3,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.74, 19,009.80 and 3,907.08 is: 5,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.74 : 19,009.80 = 3,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.74/19,009.80 = 3,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.74x = 19,009.80 × 3,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.74x = 74,272,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,272,809.38/12,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.76

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