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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.15, 19,693.72 and 3,771.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.15, 19,693.72 and 3,771.09 is: 5,655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.15 : 19,693.72 = 3,771.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.15/19,693.72 = 3,771.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.15x = 19,693.72 × 3,771.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.15x = 74,266,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,266,869.12/13,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.78

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