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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150, 19,728.24 and 3,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150, 19,728.24 and 3,916 is: 5,874.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150 : 19,728.24 = 3,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150/19,728.24 = 3,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150x = 19,728.24 × 3,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150x = 77,255,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,255,787.84/13,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,874.96

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