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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,293.33, 19,943.46 and 4,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,293.33, 19,943.46 and 4,974 is: 7,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,293.33 : 19,943.46 = 4,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,293.33/19,943.46 = 4,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,293.33x = 19,943.46 × 4,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,293.33x = 99,198,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,198,770.04/13,293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.30

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