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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.46, 19,900.33 and 6,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.46, 19,900.33 and 6,248.24 is: 9,368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.46 : 19,900.33 = 6,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.46/19,900.33 = 6,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.46x = 19,900.33 × 6,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.46x = 124,342,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,342,032.57/13,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.43

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