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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,097, 19,646.04 and 3,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,097, 19,646.04 and 3,863 is: 5,794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,097 : 19,646.04 = 3,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,097/19,646.04 = 3,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,097x = 19,646.04 × 3,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,097x = 75,892,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,892,652.52/13,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,794.66

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