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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,162.08, 19,731.60 and 6,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,162.08, 19,731.60 and 6,231.36 is: 9,341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162.08 : 19,731.60 = 6,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162.08/19,731.60 = 6,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162.08x = 19,731.60 × 6,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162.08x = 122,954,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,954,702.98/13,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.59

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