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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.63, 19,007.88 and 3,907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.63, 19,007.88 and 3,907.62 is: 5,861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.63 : 19,007.88 = 3,907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.63/19,007.88 = 3,907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.63x = 19,007.88 × 3,907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.63x = 74,275,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,275,572.05/12,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.10

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