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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,002.79, 19,503.36 and 3,768.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,002.79, 19,503.36 and 3,768.79 is: 5,652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,002.79 : 19,503.36 = 3,768.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,002.79/19,503.36 = 3,768.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,002.79x = 19,503.36 × 3,768.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,002.79x = 73,504,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,504,068.13/13,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.95

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