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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.77, 19,934.96 and 6,712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.77, 19,934.96 and 6,712.58 is: 10,075.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.77 : 19,934.96 = 6,712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.77/19,934.96 = 6,712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.77x = 19,934.96 × 6,712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.77x = 133,814,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,814,880.56/13,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.08

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