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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.44, 19,559.52 and 6,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.44, 19,559.52 and 6,462.72 is: 9,698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.44 : 19,559.52 = 6,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.44/19,559.52 = 6,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.44x = 19,559.52 × 6,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.44x = 126,407,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,407,701.09/13,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.72

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