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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.50, 19,893.70 and 5,864.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.50, 19,893.70 and 5,864.95 is: 8,796.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.50 : 19,893.70 = 5,864.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.50/19,893.70 = 5,864.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.50x = 19,893.70 × 5,864.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.50x = 116,675,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,675,555.82/13,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,796.08

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