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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.53, 19,908.79 and 3,411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.53, 19,908.79 and 3,411.82 is: 5,117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.53 : 19,908.79 = 3,411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.53/19,908.79 = 3,411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.53x = 19,908.79 × 3,411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.53x = 67,925,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,925,108.35/13,272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.72

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