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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,050.59, 19,579.10 and 3,816.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,050.59, 19,579.10 and 3,816.59 is: 5,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,050.59 : 19,579.10 = 3,816.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,050.59/19,579.10 = 3,816.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,050.59x = 19,579.10 × 3,816.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,050.59x = 74,725,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,725,280.29/13,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.82

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