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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.91, 19,541.86 and 3,667.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.91, 19,541.86 and 3,667.92 is: 5,501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.91 : 19,541.86 = 3,667.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.91/19,541.86 = 3,667.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.91x = 19,541.86 × 3,667.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.91x = 71,678,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,678,006.60/13,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.88

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