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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.98, 19,851.86 and 6,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.98, 19,851.86 and 6,217.38 is: 9,321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.98 : 19,851.86 = 6,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.98/19,851.86 = 6,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.98x = 19,851.86 × 6,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.98x = 123,426,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,426,526.24/13,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.56

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