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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,850.89, 19,276.35 and 3,616.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,850.89, 19,276.35 and 3,616.89 is: 5,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,850.89 : 19,276.35 = 3,616.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,850.89/19,276.35 = 3,616.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,850.89x = 19,276.35 × 3,616.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,850.89x = 69,720,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,720,332.13/12,850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,425.33

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