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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.29, 19,930.91 and 3,927.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.29, 19,930.91 and 3,927.42 is: 5,891.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.29 : 19,930.91 = 3,927.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.29/19,930.91 = 3,927.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.29x = 19,930.91 × 3,927.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.29x = 78,277,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,277,034.92/13,287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.12

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