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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,872.96, 19,310.88 and 3,639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,872.96, 19,310.88 and 3,639.68 is: 5,459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,872.96 : 19,310.88 = 3,639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,872.96/19,310.88 = 3,639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,872.96x = 19,310.88 × 3,639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,872.96x = 70,285,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,285,423.72/12,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.93

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