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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.78, 19,879.10 and 3,392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.78, 19,879.10 and 3,392.06 is: 5,088.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.78 : 19,879.10 = 3,392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.78/19,879.10 = 3,392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.78x = 19,879.10 × 3,392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.78x = 67,431,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,431,099.95/13,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.07

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