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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,768.33, 19,152.48 and 4,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,768.33, 19,152.48 and 4,003.92 is: 6,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,768.33 : 19,152.48 = 4,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,768.33/19,152.48 = 4,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,768.33x = 19,152.48 × 4,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,768.33x = 76,684,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,684,997.72/12,768.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.88

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