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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.71, 19,689.07 and 3,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.71, 19,689.07 and 3,265.98 is: 4,898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.71 : 19,689.07 = 3,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.71/19,689.07 = 3,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.71x = 19,689.07 × 3,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.71x = 64,304,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,304,108.84/13,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.72

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