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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.47, 19,719.89 and 3,786.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.47, 19,719.89 and 3,786.65 is: 5,680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.47 : 19,719.89 = 3,786.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.47/19,719.89 = 3,786.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.47x = 19,719.89 × 3,786.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.47x = 74,672,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,672,203.94/13,146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,680.02

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