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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,028.73, 19,539 and 4,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,028.73, 19,539 and 4,261.59 is: 6,391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,028.73 : 19,539 = 4,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,028.73/19,539 = 4,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,028.73x = 19,539 × 4,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,028.73x = 83,267,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,267,207.01/13,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.05

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