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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.83, 19,817.34 and 4,889.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.83, 19,817.34 and 4,889.91 is: 7,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.83 : 19,817.34 = 4,889.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.83/19,817.34 = 4,889.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.83x = 19,817.34 × 4,889.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.83x = 96,904,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,904,984.59/13,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.82

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