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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.96, 19,859.58 and 6,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.96, 19,859.58 and 6,309 is: 9,467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.96 : 19,859.58 = 6,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.96/19,859.58 = 6,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.96x = 19,859.58 × 6,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.96x = 125,294,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,294,090.22/13,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.62

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