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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.61, 19,032.48 and 3,328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.61, 19,032.48 and 3,328.56 is: 4,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.61 : 19,032.48 = 3,328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.61/19,032.48 = 3,328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.61x = 19,032.48 × 3,328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.61x = 63,350,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,350,639.82/12,688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.72

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