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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.08, 19,363.80 and 3,675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.08, 19,363.80 and 3,675.08 is: 5,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.08 : 19,363.80 = 3,675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.08/19,363.80 = 3,675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.08x = 19,363.80 × 3,675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.08x = 71,163,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,163,514.10/12,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.67

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