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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.62, 19,875.06 and 5,845.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.62, 19,875.06 and 5,845.86 is: 8,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.62 : 19,875.06 = 5,845.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.62/19,875.06 = 5,845.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.62x = 19,875.06 × 5,845.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.62x = 116,186,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,186,818.25/13,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.05

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