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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,111.86, 19,670.62 and 6,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,111.86, 19,670.62 and 6,086.72 is: 9,131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,111.86 : 19,670.62 = 6,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,111.86/19,670.62 = 6,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,111.86x = 19,670.62 × 6,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,111.86x = 119,729,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,729,556.17/13,111.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.39

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