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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,710.45, 19,068.72 and 3,945.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,710.45, 19,068.72 and 3,945.34 is: 5,918.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,710.45 : 19,068.72 = 3,945.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,710.45/19,068.72 = 3,945.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,710.45x = 19,068.72 × 3,945.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,710.45x = 75,232,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,232,592.81/12,710.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,918.95

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