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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,936.54, 19,404.27 and 3,702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,936.54, 19,404.27 and 3,702.54 is: 5,553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,936.54 : 19,404.27 = 3,702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,936.54/19,404.27 = 3,702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,936.54x = 19,404.27 × 3,702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,936.54x = 71,845,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,845,085.85/12,936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.66

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