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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,141.72, 19,712.40 and 3,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,141.72, 19,712.40 and 3,280.96 is: 4,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,141.72 : 19,712.40 = 3,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,141.72/19,712.40 = 3,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,141.72x = 19,712.40 × 3,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,141.72x = 64,675,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,675,595.90/13,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.40

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