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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,141.23, 19,709.72 and 3,779.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,141.23, 19,709.72 and 3,779.12 is: 5,668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,141.23 : 19,709.72 = 3,779.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,141.23/19,709.72 = 3,779.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,141.23x = 19,709.72 × 3,779.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,141.23x = 74,485,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,485,279.60/13,141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.06

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