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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.66, 19,798.43 and 3,836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.66, 19,798.43 and 3,836.46 is: 5,755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.66 : 19,798.43 = 3,836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.66/19,798.43 = 3,836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.66x = 19,798.43 × 3,836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.66x = 75,955,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,955,884.76/13,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.25

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