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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,791.76, 19,187.86 and 3,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,791.76, 19,187.86 and 3,907.28 is: 5,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,791.76 : 19,187.86 = 3,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,791.76/19,187.86 = 3,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,791.76x = 19,187.86 × 3,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,791.76x = 74,972,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972,341.62/12,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.99

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