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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,024.28, 19,539.30 and 3,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,024.28, 19,539.30 and 3,791 is: 5,687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,024.28 : 19,539.30 = 3,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,024.28/19,539.30 = 3,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,024.28x = 19,539.30 × 3,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,024.28x = 74,073,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,073,486.30/13,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.34

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