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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,765.74, 19,151.03 and 3,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,765.74, 19,151.03 and 3,998.30 is: 5,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,765.74 : 19,151.03 = 3,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,765.74/19,151.03 = 3,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,765.74x = 19,151.03 × 3,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,765.74x = 76,571,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,571,477.49/12,765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.20

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