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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,698.27, 19,050.46 and 3,933.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,698.27, 19,050.46 and 3,933.19 is: 5,900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,698.27 : 19,050.46 = 3,933.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,698.27/19,050.46 = 3,933.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,698.27x = 19,050.46 × 3,933.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,698.27x = 74,928,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,928,963.85/12,698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.72

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