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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.21, 19,371.56 and 3,678.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.21, 19,371.56 and 3,678.21 is: 5,518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.21 : 19,371.56 = 3,678.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.21/19,371.56 = 3,678.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.21x = 19,371.56 × 3,678.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.21x = 71,252,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,252,647.32/12,912.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.24

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