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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.65, 19,033.52 and 3,923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.65, 19,033.52 and 3,923.73 is: 5,885.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.65 : 19,033.52 = 3,923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.65/19,033.52 = 3,923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.65x = 19,033.52 × 3,923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.65x = 74,682,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682,373.81/12,688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.76

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