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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,676.24, 19,015.32 and 3,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,676.24, 19,015.32 and 3,442 is: 5,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,676.24 : 19,015.32 = 3,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,676.24/19,015.32 = 3,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,676.24x = 19,015.32 × 3,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,676.24x = 65,450,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,450,731.44/12,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.26

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