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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,711.08, 19,067.90 and 3,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,711.08, 19,067.90 and 3,477.16 is: 5,216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,711.08 : 19,067.90 = 3,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,711.08/19,067.90 = 3,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,711.08x = 19,067.90 × 3,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,711.08x = 66,302,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,302,139.16/12,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.09

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