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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.28, 19,783.94 and 3,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.28, 19,783.94 and 3,329.32 is: 4,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.28 : 19,783.94 = 3,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.28/19,783.94 = 3,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.28x = 19,783.94 × 3,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.28x = 65,867,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,867,067.12/13,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.99

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