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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,968.41, 19,452.63 and 3,608.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,968.41, 19,452.63 and 3,608.43 is: 5,412.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968.41 : 19,452.63 = 3,608.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968.41/19,452.63 = 3,608.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968.41x = 19,452.63 × 3,608.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968.41x = 70,193,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,193,356.41/12,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.64

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