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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,068.63, 19,610.61 and 5,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,068.63, 19,610.61 and 5,171.88 is: 7,760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068.63 : 19,610.61 = 5,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068.63/19,610.61 = 5,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068.63x = 19,610.61 × 5,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068.63x = 101,423,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,423,721.65/13,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,760.85

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