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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.61, 19,133.78 and 3,521.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.61, 19,133.78 and 3,521.61 is: 5,282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.61 : 19,133.78 = 3,521.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.61/19,133.78 = 3,521.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.61x = 19,133.78 × 3,521.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.61x = 67,381,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,381,693.38/12,755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.51

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