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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.58, 19,893.78 and 3,401.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.58, 19,893.78 and 3,401.87 is: 5,102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.58 : 19,893.78 = 3,401.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.58/19,893.78 = 3,401.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.58x = 19,893.78 × 3,401.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.58x = 67,675,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,675,953.90/13,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.77

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