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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.98, 19,797.96 and 4,432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.98, 19,797.96 and 4,432.82 is: 6,649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.98 : 19,797.96 = 4,432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.98/19,797.96 = 4,432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.98x = 19,797.96 × 4,432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.98x = 87,760,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,760,793.05/13,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,649.56

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