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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.88, 19,012.30 and 3,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.88, 19,012.30 and 3,440.88 is: 5,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.88 : 19,012.30 = 3,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.88/19,012.30 = 3,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.88x = 19,012.30 × 3,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.88x = 65,419,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,419,042.82/12,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.31

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