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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.36, 19,431.66 and 3,720.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.36, 19,431.66 and 3,720.36 is: 5,580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.36 : 19,431.66 = 3,720.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.36/19,431.66 = 3,720.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.36x = 19,431.66 × 3,720.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.36x = 72,292,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,292,770.60/12,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.57

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