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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.87, 19,882.28 and 3,394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.87, 19,882.28 and 3,394.15 is: 5,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.87 : 19,882.28 = 3,394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.87/19,882.28 = 3,394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.87x = 19,882.28 × 3,394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.87x = 67,483,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,483,440.66/13,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.22

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