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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,060.20, 19,590.30 and 8,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,060.20, 19,590.30 and 8,663.40 is: 12,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060.20 : 19,590.30 = 8,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060.20/19,590.30 = 8,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060.20x = 19,590.30 × 8,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060.20x = 169,718,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,718,605.02/13,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.10

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