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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,009.49, 19,514.36 and 3,148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,009.49, 19,514.36 and 3,148.79 is: 4,723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,009.49 : 19,514.36 = 3,148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,009.49/19,514.36 = 3,148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,009.49x = 19,514.36 × 3,148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,009.49x = 61,446,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,446,508.31/13,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.21

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