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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127, 19,693.74 and 3,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127, 19,693.74 and 3,893 is: 5,840.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127 : 19,693.74 = 3,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127/19,693.74 = 3,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127x = 19,693.74 × 3,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127x = 76,667,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,667,729.82/13,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.46

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