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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,727.72, 19,090.14 and 3,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,727.72, 19,090.14 and 3,493 is: 5,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,727.72 : 19,090.14 = 3,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,727.72/19,090.14 = 3,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,727.72x = 19,090.14 × 3,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,727.72x = 66,681,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,681,859.02/12,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.10

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