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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,709.26, 19,063.62 and 3,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,709.26, 19,063.62 and 3,475.26 is: 5,212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,709.26 : 19,063.62 = 3,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,709.26/19,063.62 = 3,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,709.26x = 19,063.62 × 3,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,709.26x = 66,251,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,251,036.04/12,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.82

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