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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.39, 19,918.27 and 4,960.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.39, 19,918.27 and 4,960.47 is: 7,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.39 : 19,918.27 = 4,960.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.39/19,918.27 = 4,960.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.39x = 19,918.27 × 4,960.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.39x = 98,804,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,804,093.15/13,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.85

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