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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168, 19,755.44 and 3,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168, 19,755.44 and 3,934 is: 5,902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168 : 19,755.44 = 3,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168/19,755.44 = 3,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168x = 19,755.44 × 3,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168x = 77,717,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,717,900.96/13,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.03

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