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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,675.88, 19,013.80 and 3,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,675.88, 19,013.80 and 3,441.88 is: 5,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,675.88 : 19,013.80 = 3,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,675.88/19,013.80 = 3,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,675.88x = 19,013.80 × 3,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,675.88x = 65,443,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,443,217.94/12,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.81

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