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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,671.50, 19,007.32 and 3,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,671.50, 19,007.32 and 3,437.50 is: 5,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,671.50 : 19,007.32 = 3,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,671.50/19,007.32 = 3,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,671.50x = 19,007.32 × 3,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,671.50x = 65,337,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,337,662.50/12,671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.27

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