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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.28, 19,008.46 and 3,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.28, 19,008.46 and 3,438.28 is: 5,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.28 : 19,008.46 = 3,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.28/19,008.46 = 3,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.28x = 19,008.46 × 3,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.28x = 65,356,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,356,416.57/12,672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.43

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