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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,682.62, 19,028.44 and 5,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,682.62, 19,028.44 and 5,662 is: 8,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,682.62 : 19,028.44 = 5,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,682.62/19,028.44 = 5,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,682.62x = 19,028.44 × 5,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,682.62x = 107,739,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,739,027.28/12,682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.01

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