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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.13, 19,033.20 and 3,923.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.13, 19,033.20 and 3,923.07 is: 5,884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.13 : 19,033.20 = 3,923.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.13/19,033.20 = 3,923.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.13x = 19,033.20 × 3,923.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.13x = 74,668,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,668,575.92/12,688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.92

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