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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,045.83, 19,569.47 and 5,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,045.83, 19,569.47 and 5,253.27 is: 7,880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,045.83 : 19,569.47 = 5,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,045.83/19,569.47 = 5,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,045.83x = 19,569.47 × 5,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,045.83x = 102,803,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,803,683.40/13,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.19

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