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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275, 19,916.10 and 4,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275, 19,916.10 and 4,041 is: 6,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275 : 19,916.10 = 4,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275/19,916.10 = 4,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275x = 19,916.10 × 4,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275x = 80,480,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,480,960.10/13,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.60

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