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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.40, 19,296.18 and 3,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.40, 19,296.18 and 3,503.40 is: 5,255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.40 : 19,296.18 = 3,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.40/19,296.18 = 3,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.40x = 19,296.18 × 3,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.40x = 67,602,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,602,237.01/12,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.39

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