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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,180.73, 19,770.48 and 3,820.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,180.73, 19,770.48 and 3,820.47 is: 5,730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,180.73 : 19,770.48 = 3,820.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,180.73/19,770.48 = 3,820.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,180.73x = 19,770.48 × 3,820.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,180.73x = 75,532,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,532,451.59/13,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.52

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