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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,753.68, 19,125.96 and 4,431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,753.68, 19,125.96 and 4,431.68 is: 6,645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,753.68 : 19,125.96 = 4,431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,753.68/19,125.96 = 4,431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,753.68x = 19,125.96 × 4,431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,753.68x = 84,760,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,760,134.41/12,753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.94

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