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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.40, 19,006.80 and 3,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.40, 19,006.80 and 3,908.20 is: 5,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.40 : 19,006.80 = 3,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.40/19,006.80 = 3,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.40x = 19,006.80 × 3,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.40x = 74,282,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,282,375.76/12,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.74

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