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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,096.81, 19,645.61 and 3,236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,096.81, 19,645.61 and 3,236.09 is: 4,854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,096.81 : 19,645.61 = 3,236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,096.81/19,645.61 = 3,236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,096.81x = 19,645.61 × 3,236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,096.81x = 63,574,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,574,847.66/13,096.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.22

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