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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.61, 19,757.39 and 6,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.61, 19,757.39 and 6,149.27 is: 9,223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.61 : 19,757.39 = 6,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.61/19,757.39 = 6,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.61x = 19,757.39 × 6,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.61x = 121,493,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,493,525.61/13,171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.89

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