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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.53, 19,869.74 and 3,385.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.53, 19,869.74 and 3,385.79 is: 5,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.53 : 19,869.74 = 3,385.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.53/19,869.74 = 3,385.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.53x = 19,869.74 × 3,385.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.53x = 67,274,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,274,799.74/13,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.67

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