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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.72, 19,905.36 and 4,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.72, 19,905.36 and 4,036 is: 6,053.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.72 : 19,905.36 = 4,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.72/19,905.36 = 4,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.72x = 19,905.36 × 4,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.72x = 80,338,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,338,032.96/13,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.78

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