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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,968.55, 19,450.89 and 3,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,968.55, 19,450.89 and 3,607.59 is: 5,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968.55 : 19,450.89 = 3,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968.55/19,450.89 = 3,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968.55x = 19,450.89 × 3,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968.55x = 70,170,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,170,836.26/12,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.85

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