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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.86, 19,006.30 and 3,436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.86, 19,006.30 and 3,436.86 is: 5,155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.86 : 19,006.30 = 3,436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.86/19,006.30 = 3,436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.86x = 19,006.30 × 3,436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.86x = 65,321,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,321,992.22/12,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.29

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