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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,274.58, 19,897.98 and 4,951.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,274.58, 19,897.98 and 4,951.25 is: 7,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,274.58 : 19,897.98 = 4,951.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,274.58/19,897.98 = 4,951.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,274.58x = 19,897.98 × 4,951.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,274.58x = 98,519,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,519,873.48/13,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.69

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