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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,184.10, 19,770.38 and 3,947.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,184.10, 19,770.38 and 3,947.94 is: 5,920.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,184.10 : 19,770.38 = 3,947.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,184.10/19,770.38 = 3,947.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,184.10x = 19,770.38 × 3,947.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,184.10x = 78,052,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,052,274.02/13,184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.18

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