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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.98, 19,012.05 and 3,910.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.98, 19,012.05 and 3,910.86 is: 5,866.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.98 : 19,012.05 = 3,910.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.98/19,012.05 = 3,910.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.98x = 19,012.05 × 3,910.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.98x = 74,353,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,353,465.86/12,673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.62

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