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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,687.21, 19,031.76 and 3,922.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,687.21, 19,031.76 and 3,922.07 is: 5,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,687.21 : 19,031.76 = 3,922.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,687.21/19,031.76 = 3,922.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,687.21x = 19,031.76 × 3,922.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,687.21x = 74,643,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,643,799.78/12,687.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.39

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