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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,738.89, 19,107.44 and 3,378.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,738.89, 19,107.44 and 3,378.71 is: 5,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,738.89 : 19,107.44 = 3,378.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,738.89/19,107.44 = 3,378.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,738.89x = 19,107.44 × 3,378.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,738.89x = 64,558,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,558,498.60/12,738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.83

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