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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,261.79, 19,891.18 and 3,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,261.79, 19,891.18 and 3,401.30 is: 5,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,261.79 : 19,891.18 = 3,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,261.79/19,891.18 = 3,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,261.79x = 19,891.18 × 3,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,261.79x = 67,655,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,655,870.53/13,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.56

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