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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,142.89, 19,713.97 and 3,782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,142.89, 19,713.97 and 3,782.94 is: 5,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,142.89 : 19,713.97 = 3,782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,142.89/19,713.97 = 3,782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,142.89x = 19,713.97 × 3,782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,142.89x = 74,576,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,576,765.67/13,142.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.30

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