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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.95, 19,781.82 and 3,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.95, 19,781.82 and 3,827.50 is: 5,740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.95 : 19,781.82 = 3,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.95/19,781.82 = 3,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.95x = 19,781.82 × 3,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.95x = 75,714,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,714,866.60/13,189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.35

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