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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.16, 19,859.58 and 4,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.16, 19,859.58 and 4,005 is: 6,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.16 : 19,859.58 = 4,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.16/19,859.58 = 4,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.16x = 19,859.58 × 4,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.16x = 79,537,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,537,617.90/13,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.85

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