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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.76, 19,846.49 and 3,870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.76, 19,846.49 and 3,870.47 is: 5,806.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.76 : 19,846.49 = 3,870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.76/19,846.49 = 3,870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.76x = 19,846.49 × 3,870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.76x = 76,815,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,815,125.57/13,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,806.24

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