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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.80, 19,672.80 and 5,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.80, 19,672.80 and 5,323 is: 7,984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.80 : 19,672.80 = 5,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.80/19,672.80 = 5,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.80x = 19,672.80 × 5,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.80x = 104,718,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,718,314.40/13,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,984.74

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