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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.03, 19,848.50 and 7,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.03, 19,848.50 and 7,982.10 is: 11,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.03 : 19,848.50 = 7,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.03/19,848.50 = 7,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.03x = 19,848.50 × 7,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.03x = 158,432,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,432,671.94/13,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,957.16

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