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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.20, 19,725.30 and 3,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.20, 19,725.30 and 3,916.20 is: 5,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.20 : 19,725.30 = 3,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.20/19,725.30 = 3,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.20x = 19,725.30 × 3,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.20x = 77,248,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,248,219.86/13,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,874.30

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