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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.24, 19,744.98 and 3,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.24, 19,744.98 and 3,927 is: 5,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.24 : 19,744.98 = 3,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.24/19,744.98 = 3,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.24x = 19,744.98 × 3,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.24x = 77,538,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,538,536.46/13,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.43

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