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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.84, 19,035.09 and 3,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.84, 19,035.09 and 3,924.44 is: 5,887.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.84 : 19,035.09 = 3,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.84/19,035.09 = 3,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.84x = 19,035.09 × 3,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.84x = 74,702,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,702,068.60/12,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.23

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