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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,188.72, 19,785.03 and 3,828.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,188.72, 19,785.03 and 3,828.81 is: 5,743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,188.72 : 19,785.03 = 3,828.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,188.72/19,785.03 = 3,828.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,188.72x = 19,785.03 × 3,828.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,188.72x = 75,753,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,753,157.81/13,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,743.79

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