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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.73, 19,829.39 and 3,860.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.73, 19,829.39 and 3,860.33 is: 5,789.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.73 : 19,829.39 = 3,860.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.73/19,829.39 = 3,860.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.73x = 19,829.39 × 3,860.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.73x = 76,547,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,547,870.65/13,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,789.11

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