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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.38, 19,738.89 and 4,273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.38, 19,738.89 and 4,273.34 is: 6,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.38 : 19,738.89 = 4,273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.38/19,738.89 = 4,273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.38x = 19,738.89 × 4,273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.38x = 84,350,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,350,889.50/13,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.43

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