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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.56, 19,842.85 and 3,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.56, 19,842.85 and 3,994.56 is: 5,991.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.56 : 19,842.85 = 3,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.56/19,842.85 = 3,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.56x = 19,842.85 × 3,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.56x = 79,263,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,263,484.53/13,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.84

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