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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126, 19,692.24 and 3,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126, 19,692.24 and 3,892 is: 5,838.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126 : 19,692.24 = 3,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126/19,692.24 = 3,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126x = 19,692.24 × 3,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126x = 76,642,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,642,198.08/13,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.96

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