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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,681.32, 19,023.06 and 3,321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,681.32, 19,023.06 and 3,321.30 is: 4,982.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,681.32 : 19,023.06 = 3,321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,681.32/19,023.06 = 3,321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,681.32x = 19,023.06 × 3,321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,681.32x = 63,181,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,181,289.18/12,681.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.23

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