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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,798, 19,197.72 and 3,564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,798, 19,197.72 and 3,564.72 is: 5,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,798 : 19,197.72 = 3,564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,798/19,197.72 = 3,564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,798x = 19,197.72 × 3,564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,798x = 68,434,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,434,496.44/12,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.28

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