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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,767.57, 19,153.71 and 5,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,767.57, 19,153.71 and 5,747.76 is: 8,622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,767.57 : 19,153.71 = 5,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,767.57/19,153.71 = 5,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,767.57x = 19,153.71 × 5,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,767.57x = 110,090,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,090,803.68/12,767.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.69

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