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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.48, 19,737.18 and 3,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.48, 19,737.18 and 3,297.54 is: 4,946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.48 : 19,737.18 = 3,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.48/19,737.18 = 3,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.48x = 19,737.18 × 3,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.48x = 65,084,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,084,140.54/13,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.17

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