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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,900.53, 19,348.77 and 3,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,900.53, 19,348.77 and 3,541.25 is: 5,311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,900.53 : 19,348.77 = 3,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,900.53/19,348.77 = 3,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,900.53x = 19,348.77 × 3,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,900.53x = 68,518,893.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,518,893.41/12,900.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.32

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