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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,160.48, 19,736.98 and 3,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,160.48, 19,736.98 and 3,670.62 is: 5,504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,160.48 : 19,736.98 = 3,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,160.48/19,736.98 = 3,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,160.48x = 19,736.98 × 3,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,160.48x = 72,446,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,446,953.53/13,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.89

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