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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,081.34, 19,621.92 and 3,847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,081.34, 19,621.92 and 3,847.34 is: 5,770.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,081.34 : 19,621.92 = 3,847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,081.34/19,621.92 = 3,847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,081.34x = 19,621.92 × 3,847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,081.34x = 75,492,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,492,197.69/13,081.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.98

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