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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.24, 19,873.74 and 4,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.24, 19,873.74 and 4,013 is: 6,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.24 : 19,873.74 = 4,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.24/19,873.74 = 4,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.24x = 19,873.74 × 4,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.24x = 79,753,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,753,318.62/13,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.37

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