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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.53, 19,253.60 and 4,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.53, 19,253.60 and 4,070.52 is: 6,105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.53 : 19,253.60 = 4,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.53/19,253.60 = 4,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.53x = 19,253.60 × 4,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.53x = 78,372,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,372,158.78/12,835.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.88

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