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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.56, 19,881.42 and 3,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.56, 19,881.42 and 3,895 is: 5,841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.56 : 19,881.42 = 3,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.56/19,881.42 = 3,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.56x = 19,881.42 × 3,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.56x = 77,438,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,438,130.90/13,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.05

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