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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.78, 19,846.11 and 3,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.78, 19,846.11 and 3,996.78 is: 5,995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.78 : 19,846.11 = 3,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.78/19,846.11 = 3,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.78x = 19,846.11 × 3,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.78x = 79,320,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,320,535.53/13,230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.15

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