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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,179.61, 19,758.25 and 5,778.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,179.61, 19,758.25 and 5,778.46 is: 8,662.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,179.61 : 19,758.25 = 5,778.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,179.61/19,758.25 = 5,778.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,179.61x = 19,758.25 × 5,778.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,179.61x = 114,172,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,172,257.30/13,179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.79

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