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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.44, 19,350.72 and 3,542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.44, 19,350.72 and 3,542.16 is: 5,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.44 : 19,350.72 = 3,542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.44/19,350.72 = 3,542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.44x = 19,350.72 × 3,542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.44x = 68,543,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,543,346.36/12,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.84

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