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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,048.83, 19,573.25 and 3,188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,048.83, 19,573.25 and 3,188.09 is: 4,782.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,048.83 : 19,573.25 = 3,188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,048.83/19,573.25 = 3,188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,048.83x = 19,573.25 × 3,188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,048.83x = 62,401,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401,315.59/13,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.14

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