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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,756.72, 19,135.68 and 3,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,756.72, 19,135.68 and 3,522.72 is: 5,284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,756.72 : 19,135.68 = 3,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,756.72/19,135.68 = 3,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,756.72x = 19,135.68 × 3,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,756.72x = 67,409,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,409,642.65/12,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.25

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