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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,766.76, 19,151.13 and 3,882.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,766.76, 19,151.13 and 3,882.87 is: 5,824.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,766.76 : 19,151.13 = 3,882.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,766.76/19,151.13 = 3,882.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,766.76x = 19,151.13 × 3,882.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,766.76x = 74,361,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,361,443.50/12,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.61

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