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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,258.98, 19,888.50 and 6,233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,258.98, 19,888.50 and 6,233.85 is: 9,350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,258.98 : 19,888.50 = 6,233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,258.98/19,888.50 = 6,233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,258.98x = 19,888.50 × 6,233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,258.98x = 123,981,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,981,925.73/13,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.79

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