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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,208.73, 19,813.14 and 3,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,208.73, 19,813.14 and 3,974.73 is: 5,962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,208.73 : 19,813.14 = 3,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,208.73/19,813.14 = 3,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,208.73x = 19,813.14 × 3,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,208.73x = 78,751,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,751,881.95/13,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.11

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