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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.76, 19,516.96 and 5,218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.76, 19,516.96 and 5,218.56 is: 7,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.76 : 19,516.96 = 5,218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.76/19,516.96 = 5,218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.76x = 19,516.96 × 5,218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.76x = 101,850,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,850,400.68/13,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.17

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