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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.40, 19,009.80 and 3,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.40, 19,009.80 and 3,910.20 is: 5,864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.40 : 19,009.80 = 3,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.40/19,009.80 = 3,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.40x = 19,009.80 × 3,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.40x = 74,332,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,332,119.96/12,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.74

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