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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,037.70, 19,558.98 and 4,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,037.70, 19,558.98 and 4,273.14 is: 6,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,037.70 : 19,558.98 = 4,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,037.70/19,558.98 = 4,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,037.70x = 19,558.98 × 4,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,037.70x = 83,578,259.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,578,259.80/13,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.51

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