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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.06, 19,363.60 and 3,675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.06, 19,363.60 and 3,675.06 is: 5,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.06 : 19,363.60 = 3,675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.06/19,363.60 = 3,675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.06x = 19,363.60 × 3,675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.06x = 71,162,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,162,391.82/12,909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.59

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