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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,174.20, 19,762.97 and 6,056.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,174.20, 19,762.97 and 6,056.73 is: 9,085.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,174.20 : 19,762.97 = 6,056.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,174.20/19,762.97 = 6,056.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,174.20x = 19,762.97 × 6,056.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,174.20x = 119,698,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,698,943.00/13,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.86

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