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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,802.59, 19,203.80 and 3,568.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,802.59, 19,203.80 and 3,568.59 is: 5,352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,802.59 : 19,203.80 = 3,568.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,802.59/19,203.80 = 3,568.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,802.59x = 19,203.80 × 3,568.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,802.59x = 68,530,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,530,470.80/12,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.86

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