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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.60, 19,358.64 and 3,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.60, 19,358.64 and 3,673.44 is: 5,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.60 : 19,358.64 = 3,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.60/19,358.64 = 3,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.60x = 19,358.64 × 3,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.60x = 71,112,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,112,802.52/12,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.52

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