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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,176.41, 19,767.26 and 4,856.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,176.41, 19,767.26 and 4,856.47 is: 7,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,176.41 : 19,767.26 = 4,856.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,176.41/19,767.26 = 4,856.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,176.41x = 19,767.26 × 4,856.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,176.41x = 95,999,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,999,049.68/13,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.68

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