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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,766.83, 19,150.25 and 3,532.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,766.83, 19,150.25 and 3,532.83 is: 5,299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,766.83 : 19,150.25 = 3,532.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,766.83/19,150.25 = 3,532.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,766.83x = 19,150.25 × 3,532.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,766.83x = 67,654,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,654,560.04/12,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.25

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