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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,083, 19,628.28 and 3,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,083, 19,628.28 and 3,849 is: 5,774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,083 : 19,628.28 = 3,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,083/19,628.28 = 3,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,083x = 19,628.28 × 3,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,083x = 75,549,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,549,249.72/13,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.61

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