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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,044.28, 19,569.30 and 6,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,044.28, 19,569.30 and 6,115 is: 9,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,044.28 : 19,569.30 = 6,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,044.28/19,569.30 = 6,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,044.28x = 19,569.30 × 6,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,044.28x = 119,666,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,666,269.50/13,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.85

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