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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.42, 19,759.83 and 4,406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.42, 19,759.83 and 4,406.41 is: 6,610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.42 : 19,759.83 = 4,406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.42/19,759.83 = 4,406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.42x = 19,759.83 × 4,406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.42x = 87,069,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,069,791.68/13,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.51

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