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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,691.45, 19,033.47 and 3,806.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,691.45, 19,033.47 and 3,806.42 is: 5,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,691.45 : 19,033.47 = 3,806.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,691.45/19,033.47 = 3,806.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,691.45x = 19,033.47 × 3,806.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,691.45x = 72,449,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,449,428.46/12,691.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.52

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