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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.06, 19,780.50 and 3,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.06, 19,780.50 and 3,826.60 is: 5,739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.06 : 19,780.50 = 3,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.06/19,780.50 = 3,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.06x = 19,780.50 × 3,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.06x = 75,692,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,692,061.30/13,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.00

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