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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.83, 19,685.18 and 4,359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.83, 19,685.18 and 4,359.67 is: 6,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.83 : 19,685.18 = 4,359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.83/19,685.18 = 4,359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.83x = 19,685.18 × 4,359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.83x = 85,820,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,820,866.89/13,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.32

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