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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,967.37, 19,452.45 and 3,607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,967.37, 19,452.45 and 3,607.42 is: 5,411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,967.37 : 19,452.45 = 3,607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,967.37/19,452.45 = 3,607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,967.37x = 19,452.45 × 3,607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,967.37x = 70,173,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,173,157.18/12,967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.52

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