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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,886.08, 19,329.30 and 3,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,886.08, 19,329.30 and 3,652.08 is: 5,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886.08 : 19,329.30 = 3,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886.08/19,329.30 = 3,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886.08x = 19,329.30 × 3,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886.08x = 70,592,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,592,149.94/12,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.17

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