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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.58, 19,718.26 and 3,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.58, 19,718.26 and 3,284.80 is: 4,927.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.58 : 19,718.26 = 3,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.58/19,718.26 = 3,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.58x = 19,718.26 × 3,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.58x = 64,770,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,770,540.45/13,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.17

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