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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.52, 19,272.84 and 3,963.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.52, 19,272.84 and 3,963.74 is: 5,945.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.52 : 19,272.84 = 3,963.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.52/19,272.84 = 3,963.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.52x = 19,272.84 × 3,963.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.52x = 76,392,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,392,526.82/12,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.63

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