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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,009.80, 19,514.76 and 3,149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,009.80, 19,514.76 and 3,149.06 is: 4,723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,009.80 : 19,514.76 = 3,149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,009.80/19,514.76 = 3,149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,009.80x = 19,514.76 × 3,149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,009.80x = 61,453,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,150.51/13,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.61

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