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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,711.26, 19,066.62 and 3,477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,711.26, 19,066.62 and 3,477.26 is: 5,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,711.26 : 19,066.62 = 3,477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,711.26/19,066.62 = 3,477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,711.26x = 19,066.62 × 3,477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,711.26x = 66,299,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,299,595.06/12,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.82

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