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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.87, 19,921.41 and 6,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.87, 19,921.41 and 6,162.32 is: 9,240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.87 : 19,921.41 = 6,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.87/19,921.41 = 6,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.87x = 19,921.41 × 6,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.87x = 122,762,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,762,153.07/13,285.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.06

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