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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,293.81, 19,944.48 and 3,933.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,293.81, 19,944.48 and 3,933.78 is: 5,901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,293.81 : 19,944.48 = 3,933.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,293.81/19,944.48 = 3,933.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,293.81x = 19,944.48 × 3,933.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,293.81x = 78,457,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,457,196.53/13,293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.78

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