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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.72, 19,888.43 and 4,950.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.72, 19,888.43 and 4,950.51 is: 7,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.72 : 19,888.43 = 4,950.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.72/19,888.43 = 4,950.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.72x = 19,888.43 × 4,950.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.72x = 98,457,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,457,846.85/13,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.06

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