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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,182.32, 19,771.72 and 3,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,182.32, 19,771.72 and 3,695.32 is: 5,542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,182.32 : 19,771.72 = 3,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,182.32/19,771.72 = 3,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,182.32x = 19,771.72 × 3,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,182.32x = 73,062,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,062,832.35/13,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.49

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