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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.89, 19,029.15 and 4,368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.89, 19,029.15 and 4,368.71 is: 6,551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.89 : 19,029.15 = 4,368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.89/19,029.15 = 4,368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.89x = 19,029.15 × 4,368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.89x = 83,132,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,132,742.75/12,688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.62

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