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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,050.56, 19,575.77 and 3,189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,050.56, 19,575.77 and 3,189.89 is: 4,784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,050.56 : 19,575.77 = 3,189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,050.56/19,575.77 = 3,189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,050.56x = 19,575.77 × 3,189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,050.56x = 62,444,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,444,439.14/13,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.81

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