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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,775.08, 19,160.58 and 6,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,775.08, 19,160.58 and 6,539.70 is: 9,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,775.08 : 19,160.58 = 6,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,775.08/19,160.58 = 6,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,775.08x = 19,160.58 × 6,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,775.08x = 125,304,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,304,445.03/12,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.51

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