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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,711.31, 19,066.97 and 3,477.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,711.31, 19,066.97 and 3,477.31 is: 5,215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,711.31 : 19,066.97 = 3,477.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,711.31/19,066.97 = 3,477.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,711.31x = 19,066.97 × 3,477.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,711.31x = 66,301,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,301,765.45/12,711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.97

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