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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,968.26, 19,449.14 and 3,734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,968.26, 19,449.14 and 3,734.26 is: 5,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968.26 : 19,449.14 = 3,734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968.26/19,449.14 = 3,734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968.26x = 19,449.14 × 3,734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968.26x = 72,628,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,628,145.54/12,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.45

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