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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,119.57, 19,679.76 and 3,760.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,119.57, 19,679.76 and 3,760.43 is: 5,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,119.57 : 19,679.76 = 3,760.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,119.57/19,679.76 = 3,760.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,119.57x = 19,679.76 × 3,760.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,119.57x = 74,004,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,004,261.50/13,119.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.75

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