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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.70, 19,757.55 and 6,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.70, 19,757.55 and 6,246.90 is: 9,358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.70 : 19,757.55 = 6,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.70/19,757.55 = 6,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.70x = 19,757.55 × 6,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.70x = 123,423,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,423,439.10/13,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.98

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