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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.72, 19,827.83 and 6,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.72, 19,827.83 and 6,318.08 is: 9,462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.72 : 19,827.83 = 6,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.72/19,827.83 = 6,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.72x = 19,827.83 × 6,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.72x = 125,273,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,273,732.82/13,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.68

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