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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,293.72, 19,939.86 and 4,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,293.72, 19,939.86 and 4,059 is: 6,088.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,293.72 : 19,939.86 = 4,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,293.72/19,939.86 = 4,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,293.72x = 19,939.86 × 4,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,293.72x = 80,935,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,935,891.74/13,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.28

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