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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,768.60, 19,153.52 and 4,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,768.60, 19,153.52 and 4,003.59 is: 6,005.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,768.60 : 19,153.52 = 4,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,768.60/19,153.52 = 4,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,768.60x = 19,153.52 × 4,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,768.60x = 76,682,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,682,841.14/12,768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.58

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