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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.69, 19,132.93 and 3,870.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.69, 19,132.93 and 3,870.62 is: 5,805.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.69 : 19,132.93 = 3,870.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.69/19,132.93 = 3,870.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.69x = 19,132.93 × 3,870.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.69x = 74,056,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,056,301.52/12,755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.75

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