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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.83, 19,728.47 and 4,831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.83, 19,728.47 and 4,831 is: 7,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.83 : 19,728.47 = 4,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.83/19,728.47 = 4,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.83x = 19,728.47 × 4,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.83x = 95,308,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,308,214.42/13,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.07

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