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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.31, 19,878.44 and 3,391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.31, 19,878.44 and 3,391.59 is: 5,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.31 : 19,878.44 = 3,391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.31/19,878.44 = 3,391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.31x = 19,878.44 × 3,391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.31x = 67,419,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,419,410.45/13,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.37

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