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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,766.58, 19,148.34 and 3,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,766.58, 19,148.34 and 3,407.30 is: 5,110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,766.58 : 19,148.34 = 3,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,766.58/19,148.34 = 3,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,766.58x = 19,148.34 × 3,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,766.58x = 65,244,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,244,138.88/12,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.54

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