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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,095.72, 19,642.14 and 3,862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,095.72, 19,642.14 and 3,862.44 is: 5,793.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,095.72 : 19,642.14 = 3,862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,095.72/19,642.14 = 3,862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,095.72x = 19,642.14 × 3,862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,095.72x = 75,866,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,866,587.22/13,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.24

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