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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.77, 19,572.40 and 6,029.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.77, 19,572.40 and 6,029.21 is: 9,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.77 : 19,572.40 = 6,029.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.77/19,572.40 = 6,029.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.77x = 19,572.40 × 6,029.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.77x = 118,006,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,006,109.80/13,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.77

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