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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.84, 19,814.49 and 3,847.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.84, 19,814.49 and 3,847.42 is: 5,772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.84 : 19,814.49 = 3,847.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.84/19,814.49 = 3,847.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.84x = 19,814.49 × 3,847.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.84x = 76,234,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,234,665.12/13,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.36

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