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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.72, 19,254.30 and 3,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.72, 19,254.30 and 3,601 is: 5,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.72 : 19,254.30 = 3,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.72/19,254.30 = 3,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.72x = 19,254.30 × 3,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.72x = 69,334,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,334,734.30/12,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.70

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