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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.93, 19,874.91 and 3,388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.93, 19,874.91 and 3,388.87 is: 5,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.93 : 19,874.91 = 3,388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.93/19,874.91 = 3,388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.93x = 19,874.91 × 3,388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.93x = 67,353,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,353,486.25/13,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.31

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