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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.98, 19,898.72 and 3,905.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.98, 19,898.72 and 3,905.01 is: 5,857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.98 : 19,898.72 = 3,905.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.98/19,898.72 = 3,905.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.98x = 19,898.72 × 3,905.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.98x = 77,704,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,704,700.59/13,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,857.88

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