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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.86, 19,897.26 and 4,946.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.86, 19,897.26 and 4,946.14 is: 7,418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.86 : 19,897.26 = 4,946.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.86/19,897.26 = 4,946.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.86x = 19,897.26 × 4,946.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.86x = 98,414,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,414,633.58/13,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.64

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