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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,944.30, 19,416.45 and 3,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,944.30, 19,416.45 and 3,710.30 is: 5,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,944.30 : 19,416.45 = 3,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,944.30/19,416.45 = 3,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,944.30x = 19,416.45 × 3,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,944.30x = 72,040,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,040,854.44/12,944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.45

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