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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.28, 19,941.98 and 4,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.28, 19,941.98 and 4,973.44 is: 7,460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.28 : 19,941.98 = 4,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.28/19,941.98 = 4,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.28x = 19,941.98 × 4,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.28x = 99,180,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,180,241.01/13,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.37

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