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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.51, 19,893.77 and 6,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.51, 19,893.77 and 6,238.16 is: 9,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.51 : 19,893.77 = 6,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.51/19,893.77 = 6,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.51x = 19,893.77 × 6,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.51x = 124,100,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,100,389.60/13,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.24

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