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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.46, 19,514.27 and 5,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.46, 19,514.27 and 5,984.72 is: 8,975.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.46 : 19,514.27 = 5,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.46/19,514.27 = 5,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.46x = 19,514.27 × 5,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.46x = 116,787,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,787,530.99/13,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.74

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