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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,185.59, 19,783.25 and 6,945.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,185.59, 19,783.25 and 6,945.35 is: 10,420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,185.59 : 19,783.25 = 6,945.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,185.59/19,783.25 = 6,945.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,185.59x = 19,783.25 × 6,945.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,185.59x = 137,401,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401,595.39/13,185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.59

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