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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,207.72, 19,814.46 and 3,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,207.72, 19,814.46 and 3,973 is: 5,960.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,207.72 : 19,814.46 = 3,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,207.72/19,814.46 = 3,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,207.72x = 19,814.46 × 3,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,207.72x = 78,722,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,722,849.58/13,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.37

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