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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,147.82, 19,721.64 and 3,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,147.82, 19,721.64 and 3,287.04 is: 4,930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,147.82 : 19,721.64 = 3,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,147.82/19,721.64 = 3,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,147.82x = 19,721.64 × 3,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,147.82x = 64,825,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,825,819.55/13,147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.54

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