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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,711, 19,067.58 and 3,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,711, 19,067.58 and 3,477 is: 5,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,711 : 19,067.58 = 3,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,711/19,067.58 = 3,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,711x = 19,067.58 × 3,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,711x = 66,297,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,297,975.66/12,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.80

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