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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.72, 19,009.10 and 3,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.72, 19,009.10 and 3,439.44 is: 5,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.72 : 19,009.10 = 3,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.72/19,009.10 = 3,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.72x = 19,009.10 × 3,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.72x = 65,380,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,380,658.90/12,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.17

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