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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.81, 19,883.97 and 6,593.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.81, 19,883.97 and 6,593.45 is: 9,891.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.81 : 19,883.97 = 6,593.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.81/19,883.97 = 6,593.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.81x = 19,883.97 × 6,593.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.81x = 131,103,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,103,962.00/13,253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.79

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