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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.83, 19,942.70 and 4,973.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.83, 19,942.70 and 4,973.49 is: 7,461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.83 : 19,942.70 = 4,973.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.83/19,942.70 = 4,973.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.83x = 19,942.70 × 4,973.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.83x = 99,184,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,184,819.02/13,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.53

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