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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.87, 19,877.78 and 3,391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.87, 19,877.78 and 3,391.15 is: 5,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.87 : 19,877.78 = 3,391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.87/19,877.78 = 3,391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.87x = 19,877.78 × 3,391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.87x = 67,408,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,408,492.43/13,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.72

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