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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,293.31, 19,941.78 and 3,934.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,293.31, 19,941.78 and 3,934.06 is: 5,901.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,293.31 : 19,941.78 = 3,934.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,293.31/19,941.78 = 3,934.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,293.31x = 19,941.78 × 3,934.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,293.31x = 78,452,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,452,159.03/13,293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.63

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