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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.96, 19,847.58 and 6,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.96, 19,847.58 and 6,301 is: 9,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.96 : 19,847.58 = 6,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.96/19,847.58 = 6,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.96x = 19,847.58 × 6,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.96x = 125,059,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,059,601.58/13,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.62

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