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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,905.82, 19,358.72 and 3,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,905.82, 19,358.72 and 3,671.82 is: 5,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,905.82 : 19,358.72 = 3,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,905.82/19,358.72 = 3,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,905.82x = 19,358.72 × 3,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,905.82x = 71,081,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,081,638.48/12,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.72

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