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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,698.69, 19,051.95 and 5,684.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,698.69, 19,051.95 and 5,684.59 is: 8,528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,698.69 : 19,051.95 = 5,684.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,698.69/19,051.95 = 5,684.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,698.69x = 19,051.95 × 5,684.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,698.69x = 108,302,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,302,524.45/12,698.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.64

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