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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,738.80, 19,108.68 and 3,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,738.80, 19,108.68 and 3,974 is: 5,961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,738.80 : 19,108.68 = 3,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,738.80/19,108.68 = 3,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,738.80x = 19,108.68 × 3,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,738.80x = 75,937,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,937,894.32/12,738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.15

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