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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,841, 19,264.74 and 3,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,841, 19,264.74 and 3,607 is: 5,411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,841 : 19,264.74 = 3,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,841/19,264.74 = 3,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,841x = 19,264.74 × 3,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,841x = 69,487,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,487,917.18/12,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.41

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