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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,180.98, 19,771.55 and 3,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,180.98, 19,771.55 and 3,947.06 is: 5,920.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,180.98 : 19,771.55 = 3,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,180.98/19,771.55 = 3,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,180.98x = 19,771.55 × 3,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,180.98x = 78,039,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,039,494.14/13,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.61

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