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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.16, 19,133.82 and 3,521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.16, 19,133.82 and 3,521.16 is: 5,282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.16 : 19,133.82 = 3,521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.16/19,133.82 = 3,521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.16x = 19,133.82 × 3,521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.16x = 67,373,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,373,241.63/12,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.04

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