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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.48, 19,731.96 and 4,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.48, 19,731.96 and 4,837 is: 7,247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.48 : 19,731.96 = 4,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.48/19,731.96 = 4,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.48x = 19,731.96 × 4,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.48x = 95,443,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,443,490.52/13,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,247.87

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