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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,804, 19,206.72 and 3,570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,804, 19,206.72 and 3,570.72 is: 5,356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,804 : 19,206.72 = 3,570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,804/19,206.72 = 3,570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,804x = 19,206.72 × 3,570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,804x = 68,581,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,581,819.24/12,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.28

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