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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,169.49, 19,762.02 and 4,855.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,169.49, 19,762.02 and 4,855.32 is: 7,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,169.49 : 19,762.02 = 4,855.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,169.49/19,762.02 = 4,855.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,169.49x = 19,762.02 × 4,855.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,169.49x = 95,950,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,950,930.95/13,169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.85

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