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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,129.31, 19,693.56 and 3,268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,129.31, 19,693.56 and 3,268.58 is: 4,902.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,129.31 : 19,693.56 = 3,268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,129.31/19,693.56 = 3,268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,129.31x = 19,693.56 × 3,268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,129.31x = 64,369,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,369,976.34/13,129.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.77

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