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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.52, 19,274.34 and 3,964.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.52, 19,274.34 and 3,964.74 is: 5,947.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.52 : 19,274.34 = 3,964.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.52/19,274.34 = 3,964.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.52x = 19,274.34 × 3,964.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.52x = 76,417,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,417,746.77/12,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.13

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