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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.73, 19,902.88 and 3,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.73, 19,902.88 and 3,908.20 is: 5,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.73 : 19,902.88 = 3,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.73/19,902.88 = 3,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.73x = 19,902.88 × 3,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.73x = 77,784,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,784,435.62/13,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.35

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