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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.49, 19,877.22 and 3,390.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.49, 19,877.22 and 3,390.77 is: 5,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.49 : 19,877.22 = 3,390.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.49/19,877.22 = 3,390.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.49x = 19,877.22 × 3,390.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.49x = 67,399,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,399,130.95/13,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.15

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