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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.07, 19,079.90 and 3,486.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.07, 19,079.90 and 3,486.07 is: 5,229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.07 : 19,079.90 = 3,486.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.07/19,079.90 = 3,486.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.07x = 19,079.90 × 3,486.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.07x = 66,513,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,513,866.99/12,720.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.05

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