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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,762.08, 19,143.41 and 3,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,762.08, 19,143.41 and 3,997.26 is: 5,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762.08 : 19,143.41 = 3,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762.08/19,143.41 = 3,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762.08x = 19,143.41 × 3,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762.08x = 76,521,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,521,187.06/12,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.98

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