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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.49, 19,931.51 and 3,925.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.49, 19,931.51 and 3,925.46 is: 5,889.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.49 : 19,931.51 = 3,925.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.49/19,931.51 = 3,925.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.49x = 19,931.51 × 3,925.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.49x = 78,240,345.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,240,345.24/13,285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.16

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