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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.76, 19,137.96 and 5,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.76, 19,137.96 and 5,735.04 is: 8,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.76 : 19,137.96 = 5,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.76/19,137.96 = 5,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.76x = 19,137.96 × 5,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.76x = 109,756,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,756,966.12/12,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.50

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