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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,904, 19,359.24 and 3,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,904, 19,359.24 and 3,670 is: 5,505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,904 : 19,359.24 = 3,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,904/19,359.24 = 3,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,904x = 19,359.24 × 3,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,904x = 71,048,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,048,410.80/12,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.92

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