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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,109.22, 19,662.30 and 3,874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,109.22, 19,662.30 and 3,874.50 is: 5,811.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,109.22 : 19,662.30 = 3,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,109.22/19,662.30 = 3,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,109.22x = 19,662.30 × 3,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,109.22x = 76,181,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,181,581.35/13,109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.30

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