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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.86, 19,748.04 and 6,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.86, 19,748.04 and 6,238.50 is: 9,355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.86 : 19,748.04 = 6,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.86/19,748.04 = 6,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.86x = 19,748.04 × 6,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.86x = 123,198,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,198,147.54/13,168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.26

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