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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.97, 19,826.71 and 6,317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.97, 19,826.71 and 6,317.33 is: 9,461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.97 : 19,826.71 = 6,317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.97/19,826.71 = 6,317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.97x = 19,826.71 × 6,317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.97x = 125,251,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,251,754.96/13,237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.56

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