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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.72, 19,899.89 and 3,906.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.72, 19,899.89 and 3,906.19 is: 5,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.72 : 19,899.89 = 3,906.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.72/19,899.89 = 3,906.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.72x = 19,899.89 × 3,906.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.72x = 77,732,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,732,751.32/13,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.35

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