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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.83, 19,010.96 and 3,908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.83, 19,010.96 and 3,908.72 is: 5,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.83 : 19,010.96 = 3,908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.83/19,010.96 = 3,908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.83x = 19,010.96 × 3,908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.83x = 74,308,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,308,404.97/12,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.14

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