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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.24, 19,879.64 and 6,241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.24, 19,879.64 and 6,241.73 is: 9,349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.24 : 19,879.64 = 6,241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.24/19,879.64 = 6,241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.24x = 19,879.64 × 6,241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.24x = 124,083,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,083,273.29/13,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.08

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