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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,700.86, 19,051.40 and 3,466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,700.86, 19,051.40 and 3,466.86 is: 5,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,700.86 : 19,051.40 = 3,466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,700.86/19,051.40 = 3,466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,700.86x = 19,051.40 × 3,466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,700.86x = 66,048,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,048,536.60/12,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.32

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