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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,179.81, 19,770.73 and 3,819.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,179.81, 19,770.73 and 3,819.96 is: 5,730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,179.81 : 19,770.73 = 3,819.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,179.81/19,770.73 = 3,819.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,179.81x = 19,770.73 × 3,819.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,179.81x = 75,523,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,523,357.89/13,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.23

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