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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,734.67, 19,103.57 and 3,374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,734.67, 19,103.57 and 3,374.89 is: 5,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,734.67 : 19,103.57 = 3,374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,734.67/19,103.57 = 3,374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,734.67x = 19,103.57 × 3,374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,734.67x = 64,472,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,472,458.60/12,734.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.75

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