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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,263.40, 19,895.10 and 8,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,263.40, 19,895.10 and 8,079.40 is: 12,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,263.40 : 19,895.10 = 8,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,263.40/19,895.10 = 8,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,263.40x = 19,895.10 × 8,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,263.40x = 160,740,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,740,470.94/13,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.10

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