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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,274.64, 19,912.86 and 4,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,274.64, 19,912.86 and 4,954.50 is: 7,432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,274.64 : 19,912.86 = 4,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,274.64/19,912.86 = 4,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,274.64x = 19,912.86 × 4,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,274.64x = 98,658,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,658,264.87/13,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.09

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