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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,778, 19,167 and 3,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,778, 19,167 and 3,544 is: 5,316

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,778 : 19,167 = 3,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,778/19,167 = 3,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,778x = 19,167 × 3,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,778x = 67,927,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,927,848/12,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316

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