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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.72, 19,902.89 and 3,908.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.72, 19,902.89 and 3,908.19 is: 5,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.72 : 19,902.89 = 3,908.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.72/19,902.89 = 3,908.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.72x = 19,902.89 × 3,908.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.72x = 77,784,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,784,275.67/13,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.35

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