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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,136.58, 19,704.51 and 4,371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,136.58, 19,704.51 and 4,371.66 is: 6,557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,136.58 : 19,704.51 = 4,371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,136.58/19,704.51 = 4,371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,136.58x = 19,704.51 × 4,371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,136.58x = 86,141,418.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,141,418.19/13,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.37

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