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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,185.12, 19,774.44 and 3,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,185.12, 19,774.44 and 3,951.12 is: 5,925.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,185.12 : 19,774.44 = 3,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,185.12/19,774.44 = 3,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,185.12x = 19,774.44 × 3,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,185.12x = 78,131,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,131,185.37/13,185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.71

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