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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,770.33, 19,155.51 and 3,536.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,770.33, 19,155.51 and 3,536.33 is: 5,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,770.33 : 19,155.51 = 3,536.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,770.33/19,155.51 = 3,536.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,770.33x = 19,155.51 × 3,536.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,770.33x = 67,740,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,740,204.68/12,770.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.50

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