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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.18, 19,279.89 and 3,621.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.18, 19,279.89 and 3,621.90 is: 5,432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.18 : 19,279.89 = 3,621.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.18/19,279.89 = 3,621.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.18x = 19,279.89 × 3,621.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.18x = 69,829,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,829,833.59/12,855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.04

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