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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,198.41, 19,795.46 and 3,962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,198.41, 19,795.46 and 3,962.25 is: 5,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,198.41 : 19,795.46 = 3,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,198.41/19,795.46 = 3,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,198.41x = 19,795.46 × 3,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,198.41x = 78,434,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,434,541.57/13,198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.73

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