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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,227, 19,841.22 and 3,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,227, 19,841.22 and 3,993.72 is: 5,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,227 : 19,841.22 = 3,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,227/19,841.22 = 3,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,227x = 19,841.22 × 3,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,227x = 79,240,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,240,277.14/13,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.80

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