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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,142, 19,701.95 and 6,118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,142, 19,701.95 and 6,118.42 is: 9,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,142 : 19,701.95 = 6,118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,142/19,701.95 = 6,118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,142x = 19,701.95 × 6,118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,142x = 120,544,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,544,804.92/13,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.49

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