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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,790.41, 19,185.47 and 3,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,790.41, 19,185.47 and 3,430.14 is: 5,145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,790.41 : 19,185.47 = 3,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,790.41/19,185.47 = 3,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,790.41x = 19,185.47 × 3,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,790.41x = 65,808,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,808,830.92/12,790.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.17

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