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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.70, 19,711.87 and 3,781.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.70, 19,711.87 and 3,781.35 is: 5,672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.70 : 19,711.87 = 3,781.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.70/19,711.87 = 3,781.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.70x = 19,711.87 × 3,781.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.70x = 74,537,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,537,470.17/13,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.26

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