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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.78, 19,694.66 and 3,771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.78, 19,694.66 and 3,771.72 is: 5,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.78 : 19,694.66 = 3,771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.78/19,694.66 = 3,771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.78x = 19,694.66 × 3,771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.78x = 74,282,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,282,733.59/13,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,656.72

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