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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,760.72, 19,141.08 and 3,526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,760.72, 19,141.08 and 3,526.48 is: 5,289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,760.72 : 19,141.08 = 3,526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,760.72/19,141.08 = 3,526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,760.72x = 19,141.08 × 3,526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,760.72x = 67,500,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,500,635.80/12,760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.72

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