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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.40, 19,747.59 and 4,399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.40, 19,747.59 and 4,399.30 is: 6,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.40 : 19,747.59 = 4,399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.40/19,747.59 = 4,399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.40x = 19,747.59 × 4,399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.40x = 86,875,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,875,572.69/13,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.28

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