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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,903, 19,357.74 and 3,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,903, 19,357.74 and 3,669 is: 5,504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,903 : 19,357.74 = 3,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,903/19,357.74 = 3,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,903x = 19,357.74 × 3,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,903x = 71,023,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,023,548.06/12,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.42

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