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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.89, 19,860.92 and 3,380.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.89, 19,860.92 and 3,380.13 is: 5,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.89 : 19,860.92 = 3,380.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.89/19,860.92 = 3,380.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.89x = 19,860.92 × 3,380.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.89x = 67,132,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,132,474.62/13,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.09

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