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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.01, 19,873.52 and 5,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.01, 19,873.52 and 5,861 is: 8,791.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.01 : 19,873.52 = 5,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.01/19,873.52 = 5,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.01x = 19,873.52 × 5,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.01x = 116,478,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,478,671.42/13,249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.50

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