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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.94, 19,035.23 and 3,924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.94, 19,035.23 and 3,924.53 is: 5,887.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.94 : 19,035.23 = 3,924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.94/19,035.23 = 3,924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.94x = 19,035.23 × 3,924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.94x = 74,704,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,704,378.78/12,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.36

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