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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.33, 19,008.71 and 3,907.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.33, 19,008.71 and 3,907.22 is: 5,860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.33 : 19,008.71 = 3,907.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.33/19,008.71 = 3,907.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.33x = 19,008.71 × 3,907.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.33x = 74,271,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,271,097.31/12,672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.89

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