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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.70, 19,010.85 and 3,906.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.70, 19,010.85 and 3,906.70 is: 5,860.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.70 : 19,010.85 = 3,906.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.70/19,010.85 = 3,906.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.70x = 19,010.85 × 3,906.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.70x = 74,269,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,269,687.70/12,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.60

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