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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.16, 19,711.52 and 3,779.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.16, 19,711.52 and 3,779.08 is: 5,669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.16 : 19,711.52 = 3,779.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.16/19,711.52 = 3,779.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.16x = 19,711.52 × 3,779.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.16x = 74,491,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,491,411.00/13,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.42

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