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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.99, 19,743.38 and 7,897.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.99, 19,743.38 and 7,897.77 is: 11,849.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.99 : 19,743.38 = 7,897.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.99/19,743.38 = 7,897.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.99x = 19,743.38 × 7,897.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.99x = 155,928,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,928,664.39/13,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.59

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