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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,771.53, 19,157.28 and 4,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,771.53, 19,157.28 and 4,007.13 is: 6,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,771.53 : 19,157.28 = 4,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,771.53/19,157.28 = 4,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,771.53x = 19,157.28 × 4,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,771.53x = 76,765,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,765,624.54/12,771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.68

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