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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,924.59, 19,390.10 and 3,690.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,924.59, 19,390.10 and 3,690.59 is: 5,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,924.59 : 19,390.10 = 3,690.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,924.59/19,390.10 = 3,690.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,924.59x = 19,390.10 × 3,690.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,924.59x = 71,560,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,560,793.76/12,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.80

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