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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.26, 19,783.75 and 3,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.26, 19,783.75 and 3,955.26 is: 5,932.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.26 : 19,783.75 = 3,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.26/19,783.75 = 3,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.26x = 19,783.75 × 3,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.26x = 78,249,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,249,875.03/13,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.85

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