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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.72, 19,551.91 and 3,174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.72, 19,551.91 and 3,174.01 is: 4,760.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.72 : 19,551.91 = 3,174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.72/19,551.91 = 3,174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.72x = 19,551.91 × 3,174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.72x = 62,057,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,057,957.86/13,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.97

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