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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.34, 19,898.10 and 6,318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.34, 19,898.10 and 6,318.78 is: 9,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.34 : 19,898.10 = 6,318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.34/19,898.10 = 6,318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.34x = 19,898.10 × 6,318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.34x = 125,731,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,731,716.32/13,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.21

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