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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,760.08, 19,137.96 and 3,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,760.08, 19,137.96 and 3,526.08 is: 5,288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,760.08 : 19,137.96 = 3,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,760.08/19,137.96 = 3,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,760.08x = 19,137.96 × 3,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,760.08x = 67,481,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,481,978.00/12,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,288.52

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