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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,819.49, 19,228.33 and 3,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,819.49, 19,228.33 and 3,460.04 is: 5,189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,819.49 : 19,228.33 = 3,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,819.49/19,228.33 = 3,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,819.49x = 19,228.33 × 3,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,819.49x = 66,530,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,530,858.71/12,819.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.82

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