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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,042.77, 19,568.97 and 6,026.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,042.77, 19,568.97 and 6,026.15 is: 9,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,042.77 : 19,568.97 = 6,026.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,042.77/19,568.97 = 6,026.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,042.77x = 19,568.97 × 6,026.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,042.77x = 117,925,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,925,450.72/13,042.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.44

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