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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.05, 19,730.67 and 4,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.05, 19,730.67 and 4,390 is: 6,582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.05 : 19,730.67 = 4,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.05/19,730.67 = 4,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.05x = 19,730.67 × 4,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.05x = 86,617,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,617,641.30/13,158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.86

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