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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.58, 19,719.76 and 3,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.58, 19,719.76 and 3,285.80 is: 4,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.58 : 19,719.76 = 3,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.58/19,719.76 = 3,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.58x = 19,719.76 × 3,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.58x = 64,795,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,795,187.41/13,146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.67

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