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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,188.61, 19,782.92 and 6,261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,188.61, 19,782.92 and 6,261.49 is: 9,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,188.61 : 19,782.92 = 6,261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,188.61/19,782.92 = 6,261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,188.61x = 19,782.92 × 6,261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,188.61x = 123,870,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,870,555.75/13,188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.24

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