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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.91, 19,879.83 and 3,895.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.91, 19,879.83 and 3,895.36 is: 5,842.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.91 : 19,879.83 = 3,895.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.91/19,879.83 = 3,895.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.91x = 19,879.83 × 3,895.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.91x = 77,439,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,439,044.89/13,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.29

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