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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,079.27, 19,618.90 and 6,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,079.27, 19,618.90 and 6,055.44 is: 9,083.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,079.27 : 19,618.90 = 6,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,079.27/19,618.90 = 6,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,079.27x = 19,618.90 × 6,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,079.27x = 118,800,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,800,973.72/13,079.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.15

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