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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.31, 19,881.72 and 6,591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.31, 19,881.72 and 6,591.95 is: 9,889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.31 : 19,881.72 = 6,591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.31/19,881.72 = 6,591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.31x = 19,881.72 × 6,591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.31x = 131,059,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,059,279.30/13,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.54

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