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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,691.76, 19,041.89 and 4,377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,691.76, 19,041.89 and 4,377.51 is: 6,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,691.76 : 19,041.89 = 4,377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,691.76/19,041.89 = 4,377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,691.76x = 19,041.89 × 4,377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,691.76x = 83,356,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,356,042.01/12,691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.73

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