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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.63, 19,009.38 and 3,908.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.63, 19,009.38 and 3,908.62 is: 5,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.63 : 19,009.38 = 3,908.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.63/19,009.38 = 3,908.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.63x = 19,009.38 × 3,908.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.63x = 74,300,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,300,442.86/12,673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.60

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