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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.32, 19,363.97 and 3,675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.32, 19,363.97 and 3,675.32 is: 5,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.32 : 19,363.97 = 3,675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.32/19,363.97 = 3,675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.32x = 19,363.97 × 3,675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.32x = 71,168,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,168,689.40/12,909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.97

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