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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,094.72, 19,640.64 and 3,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,094.72, 19,640.64 and 3,861.44 is: 5,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,094.72 : 19,640.64 = 3,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,094.72/19,640.64 = 3,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,094.72x = 19,640.64 × 3,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,094.72x = 75,841,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,841,152.92/13,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.74

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