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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,296.72, 19,944.36 and 4,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,296.72, 19,944.36 and 4,062 is: 6,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,296.72 : 19,944.36 = 4,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,296.72/19,944.36 = 4,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,296.72x = 19,944.36 × 4,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,296.72x = 81,013,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,013,990.32/13,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.78

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