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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.56, 19,007.12 and 3,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.56, 19,007.12 and 3,313.20 is: 4,969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.56 : 19,007.12 = 3,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.56/19,007.12 = 3,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.56x = 19,007.12 × 3,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.56x = 62,974,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,974,389.98/12,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.35

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