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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,271.58, 19,910.61 and 4,037.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,271.58, 19,910.61 and 4,037.58 is: 6,057.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,271.58 : 19,910.61 = 4,037.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,271.58/19,910.61 = 4,037.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,271.58x = 19,910.61 × 4,037.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,271.58x = 80,390,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,390,680.72/13,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.36

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