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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,089.59, 19,637.82 and 3,729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,089.59, 19,637.82 and 3,729.63 is: 5,595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,089.59 : 19,637.82 = 3,729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,089.59/19,637.82 = 3,729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,089.59x = 19,637.82 × 3,729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,089.59x = 73,241,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,241,802.61/13,089.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.43

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