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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,060.28, 19,593.30 and 3,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,060.28, 19,593.30 and 3,827 is: 5,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060.28 : 19,593.30 = 3,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060.28/19,593.30 = 3,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060.28x = 19,593.30 × 3,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060.28x = 74,983,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,983,559.10/13,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.34

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