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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,898.52, 19,347.81 and 3,538.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,898.52, 19,347.81 and 3,538.67 is: 5,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,898.52 : 19,347.81 = 3,538.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,898.52/19,347.81 = 3,538.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,898.52x = 19,347.81 × 3,538.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,898.52x = 68,465,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,465,497.12/12,898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,308.01

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