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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.60, 19,558.08 and 3,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.60, 19,558.08 and 3,805.44 is: 5,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.60 : 19,558.08 = 3,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.60/19,558.08 = 3,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.60x = 19,558.08 × 3,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.60x = 74,427,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,427,099.96/13,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.90

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