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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,721.70, 19,082.55 and 3,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,721.70, 19,082.55 and 3,361.70 is: 5,042.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,721.70 : 19,082.55 = 3,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,721.70/19,082.55 = 3,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,721.70x = 19,082.55 × 3,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,721.70x = 64,149,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,149,808.34/12,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.55

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