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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.62, 19,808.93 and 3,846.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.62, 19,808.93 and 3,846.71 is: 5,769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.62 : 19,808.93 = 3,846.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.62/19,808.93 = 3,846.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.62x = 19,808.93 × 3,846.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.62x = 76,199,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,199,090.84/13,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,769.77

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