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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,128.76, 19,687.38 and 4,915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,128.76, 19,687.38 and 4,915 is: 7,370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,128.76 : 19,687.38 = 4,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,128.76/19,687.38 = 4,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,128.76x = 19,687.38 × 4,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,128.76x = 96,763,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,763,472.70/13,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.34

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