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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,687.36, 19,033.36 and 3,921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,687.36, 19,033.36 and 3,921.68 is: 5,883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,687.36 : 19,033.36 = 3,921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,687.36/19,033.36 = 3,921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,687.36x = 19,033.36 × 3,921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,687.36x = 74,642,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,642,747.24/12,687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.24

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