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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.21, 19,722.90 and 3,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.21, 19,722.90 and 3,287.54 is: 4,931.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.21 : 19,722.90 = 3,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.21/19,722.90 = 3,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.21x = 19,722.90 × 3,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.21x = 64,839,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,839,822.67/13,148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.46

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