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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.50, 19,838.25 and 3,991.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.50, 19,838.25 and 3,991.50 is: 5,987.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.50 : 19,838.25 = 3,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.50/19,838.25 = 3,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.50x = 19,838.25 × 3,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.50x = 79,184,374.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,184,374.88/13,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.25

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