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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,087, 19,634.28 and 3,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,087, 19,634.28 and 3,853 is: 5,780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,087 : 19,634.28 = 3,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,087/19,634.28 = 3,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,087x = 19,634.28 × 3,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,087x = 75,650,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,650,880.84/13,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.61

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