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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.97, 19,453.34 and 3,732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.97, 19,453.34 and 3,732.25 is: 5,599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.97 : 19,453.34 = 3,732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.97/19,453.34 = 3,732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.97x = 19,453.34 × 3,732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.97x = 72,604,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,604,728.22/12,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.21

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