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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.44, 19,433.16 and 3,721.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.44, 19,433.16 and 3,721.44 is: 5,582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.44 : 19,433.16 = 3,721.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.44/19,433.16 = 3,721.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.44x = 19,433.16 × 3,721.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.44x = 72,319,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,319,320.34/12,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.16

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