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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,276.72, 19,914.36 and 4,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,276.72, 19,914.36 and 4,042 is: 6,062.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,276.72 : 19,914.36 = 4,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,276.72/19,914.36 = 4,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,276.72x = 19,914.36 × 4,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,276.72x = 80,493,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,493,843.12/13,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.78

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