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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.30, 19,796.14 and 8,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.30, 19,796.14 and 8,279.40 is: 12,410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.30 : 19,796.14 = 8,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.30/19,796.14 = 8,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.30x = 19,796.14 × 8,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.30x = 163,900,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,900,161.52/13,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.76

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