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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.83, 19,871.12 and 3,387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.83, 19,871.12 and 3,387.59 is: 5,080.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.83 : 19,871.12 = 3,387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.83/19,871.12 = 3,387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.83x = 19,871.12 × 3,387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.83x = 67,315,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,315,191.03/13,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.84

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