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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,278.71, 19,889.39 and 6,248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,278.71, 19,889.39 and 6,248.19 is: 9,358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,278.71 : 19,889.39 = 6,248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,278.71/19,889.39 = 6,248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,278.71x = 19,889.39 × 6,248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,278.71x = 124,272,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,272,687.70/13,278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.79

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