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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,177.73, 19,774.38 and 4,863.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,177.73, 19,774.38 and 4,863.58 is: 7,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,177.73 : 19,774.38 = 4,863.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,177.73/19,774.38 = 4,863.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,177.73x = 19,774.38 × 4,863.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,177.73x = 96,174,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,174,279.08/13,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.24

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