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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,762.36, 19,145.97 and 3,997.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,762.36, 19,145.97 and 3,997.35 is: 5,996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762.36 : 19,145.97 = 3,997.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762.36/19,145.97 = 3,997.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762.36x = 19,145.97 × 3,997.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762.36x = 76,533,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,533,143.18/12,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.79

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