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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,907.08, 19,363.82 and 3,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,907.08, 19,363.82 and 3,673 is: 5,510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,907.08 : 19,363.82 = 3,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,907.08/19,363.82 = 3,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,907.08x = 19,363.82 × 3,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,907.08x = 71,123,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,123,310.86/12,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.41

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