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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,726, 19,090.08 and 3,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,726, 19,090.08 and 3,492 is: 5,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,726 : 19,090.08 = 3,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,726/19,090.08 = 3,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,726x = 19,090.08 × 3,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,726x = 66,662,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,662,559.36/12,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.30

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