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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.33, 19,155.06 and 3,887.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.33, 19,155.06 and 3,887.96 is: 5,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.33 : 19,155.06 = 3,887.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.33/19,155.06 = 3,887.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.33x = 19,155.06 × 3,887.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.33x = 74,473,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,473,991.86/12,774.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.97

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