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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,089.59, 19,631.43 and 3,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,089.59, 19,631.43 and 3,729.40 is: 5,593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,089.59 : 19,631.43 = 3,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,089.59/19,631.43 = 3,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,089.59x = 19,631.43 × 3,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,089.59x = 73,213,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,213,540.06/13,089.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.26

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