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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,067.72, 19,601.91 and 3,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,067.72, 19,601.91 and 3,708.03 is: 5,562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,067.72 : 19,601.91 = 3,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,067.72/19,601.91 = 3,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,067.72x = 19,601.91 × 3,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,067.72x = 72,684,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,684,470.34/13,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.14

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