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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.94, 19,871.98 and 3,387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.94, 19,871.98 and 3,387.22 is: 5,080.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.94 : 19,871.98 = 3,387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.94/19,871.98 = 3,387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.94x = 19,871.98 × 3,387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.94x = 67,310,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310,768.10/13,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.85

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