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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,710, 19,066.32 and 3,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,710, 19,066.32 and 3,476 is: 5,214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,710 : 19,066.32 = 3,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,710/19,066.32 = 3,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,710x = 19,066.32 × 3,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,710x = 66,274,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274,528.32/12,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.36

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