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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.78, 19,877.60 and 3,391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.78, 19,877.60 and 3,391.06 is: 5,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.78 : 19,877.60 = 3,391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.78/19,877.60 = 3,391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.78x = 19,877.60 × 3,391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.78x = 67,406,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,406,134.26/13,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.57

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