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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,068.44, 19,597.80 and 4,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,068.44, 19,597.80 and 4,301 is: 6,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068.44 : 19,597.80 = 4,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068.44/19,597.80 = 4,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068.44x = 19,597.80 × 4,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068.44x = 84,290,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,290,137.80/13,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.90

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