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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.69, 19,462.05 and 3,614.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.69, 19,462.05 and 3,614.73 is: 5,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.69 : 19,462.05 = 3,614.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.69/19,462.05 = 3,614.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.69x = 19,462.05 × 3,614.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.69x = 70,350,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,350,056.00/12,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.10

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