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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.59, 19,569.48 and 3,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.59, 19,569.48 and 3,185.92 is: 4,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.59 : 19,569.48 = 3,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.59/19,569.48 = 3,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.59x = 19,569.48 × 3,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.59x = 62,346,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346,797.72/13,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.78

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