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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,761.55, 19,128.15 and 5,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,761.55, 19,128.15 and 5,363.82 is: 8,039.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,761.55 : 19,128.15 = 5,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,761.55/19,128.15 = 5,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,761.55x = 19,128.15 × 5,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,761.55x = 102,599,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,599,953.53/12,761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.77

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