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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,751.88, 19,128.92 and 3,517.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,751.88, 19,128.92 and 3,517.88 is: 5,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,751.88 : 19,128.92 = 3,517.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,751.88/19,128.92 = 3,517.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,751.88x = 19,128.92 × 3,517.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,751.88x = 67,293,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,293,131.86/12,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.12

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