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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,768.96, 19,153.20 and 3,534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,768.96, 19,153.20 and 3,534.72 is: 5,302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,768.96 : 19,153.20 = 3,534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,768.96/19,153.20 = 3,534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,768.96x = 19,153.20 × 3,534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,768.96x = 67,701,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,701,199.10/12,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.01

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