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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,005.56, 19,511.58 and 3,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,005.56, 19,511.58 and 3,771.56 is: 5,658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,005.56 : 19,511.58 = 3,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,005.56/19,511.58 = 3,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,005.56x = 19,511.58 × 3,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,005.56x = 73,589,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,589,157.59/13,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.28

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