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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,671.08, 19,008.06 and 3,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,671.08, 19,008.06 and 3,908.20 is: 5,862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,671.08 : 19,008.06 = 3,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,671.08/19,008.06 = 3,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,671.08x = 19,008.06 × 3,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,671.08x = 74,287,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,287,300.09/12,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.74

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