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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.32, 19,253.46 and 3,601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.32, 19,253.46 and 3,601.56 is: 5,402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.32 : 19,253.46 = 3,601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.32/19,253.46 = 3,601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.32x = 19,253.46 × 3,601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.32x = 69,342,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,342,491.40/12,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.47

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