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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,271.24, 19,909.74 and 4,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,271.24, 19,909.74 and 4,037 is: 6,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,271.24 : 19,909.74 = 4,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,271.24/19,909.74 = 4,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,271.24x = 19,909.74 × 4,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,271.24x = 80,375,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,375,620.38/13,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,056.38

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