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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,096.97, 19,638.90 and 6,526.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,096.97, 19,638.90 and 6,526.79 is: 9,786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,096.97 : 19,638.90 = 6,526.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,096.97/19,638.90 = 6,526.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,096.97x = 19,638.90 × 6,526.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,096.97x = 128,178,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,178,877.94/13,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.91

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