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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.17, 19,870.77 and 3,386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.17, 19,870.77 and 3,386.46 is: 5,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.17 : 19,870.77 = 3,386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.17/19,870.77 = 3,386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.17x = 19,870.77 × 3,386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.17x = 67,291,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,291,567.77/13,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.69

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