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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,843.93, 19,264.34 and 3,483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,843.93, 19,264.34 and 3,483.37 is: 5,224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,843.93 : 19,264.34 = 3,483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,843.93/19,264.34 = 3,483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,843.93x = 19,264.34 × 3,483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,843.93x = 67,104,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,856.81/12,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.63

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