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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,040.97, 19,561.44 and 3,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,040.97, 19,561.44 and 3,180.33 is: 4,770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,040.97 : 19,561.44 = 3,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,040.97/19,561.44 = 3,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,040.97x = 19,561.44 × 3,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,040.97x = 62,211,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,211,834.48/13,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.49

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