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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.56, 19,123.02 and 3,985.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.56, 19,123.02 and 3,985.96 is: 5,975.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.56 : 19,123.02 = 3,985.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.56/19,123.02 = 3,985.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.56x = 19,123.02 × 3,985.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.56x = 76,223,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,223,592.80/12,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.72

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