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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.43, 19,859.68 and 6,327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.43, 19,859.68 and 6,327.79 is: 9,485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.43 : 19,859.68 = 6,327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.43/19,859.68 = 6,327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.43x = 19,859.68 × 6,327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.43x = 125,667,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,667,884.51/13,248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.49

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