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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.72, 19,869.96 and 4,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.72, 19,869.96 and 4,010 is: 6,015.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.72 : 19,869.96 = 4,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.72/19,869.96 = 4,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.72x = 19,869.96 × 4,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.72x = 79,678,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,678,539.60/13,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.87

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