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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.52, 19,366.46 and 3,424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.52, 19,366.46 and 3,424.90 is: 5,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.52 : 19,366.46 = 3,424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.52/19,366.46 = 3,424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.52x = 19,366.46 × 3,424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.52x = 66,328,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,328,188.85/12,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.73

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