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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.86, 19,916.68 and 4,041.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.86, 19,916.68 and 4,041.62 is: 6,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.86 : 19,916.68 = 4,041.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.86/19,916.68 = 4,041.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.86x = 19,916.68 × 4,041.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.86x = 80,495,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495,652.22/13,275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.31

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