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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.55, 19,878.72 and 3,391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.55, 19,878.72 and 3,391.80 is: 5,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.55 : 19,878.72 = 3,391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.55/19,878.72 = 3,391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.55x = 19,878.72 × 3,391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.55x = 67,424,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,424,642.50/13,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.67

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