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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.04, 19,008.82 and 3,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.04, 19,008.82 and 3,440.76 is: 5,160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.04 : 19,008.82 = 3,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.04/19,008.82 = 3,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.04x = 19,008.82 × 3,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.04x = 65,404,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,404,787.50/12,674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.53

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