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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,944.08, 19,416.30 and 3,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,944.08, 19,416.30 and 3,710.08 is: 5,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,944.08 : 19,416.30 = 3,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,944.08/19,416.30 = 3,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,944.08x = 19,416.30 × 3,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,944.08x = 72,036,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,036,026.30/12,944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.17

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