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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.37, 19,919.51 and 4,957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.37, 19,919.51 and 4,957.45 is: 7,437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.37 : 19,919.51 = 4,957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.37/19,919.51 = 4,957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.37x = 19,919.51 × 4,957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.37x = 98,749,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,749,962.46/13,277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.47

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