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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,207.70, 19,811.55 and 3,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,207.70, 19,811.55 and 3,973.70 is: 5,960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,207.70 : 19,811.55 = 3,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,207.70/19,811.55 = 3,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,207.70x = 19,811.55 × 3,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,207.70x = 78,725,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,725,156.24/13,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.55

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