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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,704, 19,056.84 and 3,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,704, 19,056.84 and 3,470 is: 5,205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,704 : 19,056.84 = 3,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,704/19,056.84 = 3,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,704x = 19,056.84 × 3,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,704x = 66,127,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127,234.80/12,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.23

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