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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.52, 19,133.33 and 3,870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.52, 19,133.33 and 3,870.93 is: 5,806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.52 : 19,133.33 = 3,870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.52/19,133.33 = 3,870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.52x = 19,133.33 × 3,870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.52x = 74,063,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,063,781.10/12,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,806.41

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