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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,060.34, 19,590.52 and 3,826.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,060.34, 19,590.52 and 3,826.34 is: 5,739.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060.34 : 19,590.52 = 3,826.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060.34/19,590.52 = 3,826.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060.34x = 19,590.52 × 3,826.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060.34x = 74,959,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,959,990.30/13,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.51

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