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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,057.62, 19,560.50 and 6,463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,057.62, 19,560.50 and 6,463.68 is: 9,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,057.62 : 19,560.50 = 6,463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,057.62/19,560.50 = 6,463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,057.62x = 19,560.50 × 6,463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,057.62x = 126,432,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,432,812.64/13,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.68

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