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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.27, 19,399.52 and 3,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.27, 19,399.52 and 3,572.28 is: 5,358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.27 : 19,399.52 = 3,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.27/19,399.52 = 3,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.27x = 19,399.52 × 3,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.27x = 69,300,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,300,499.44/12,932.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.73

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