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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.03, 19,952.53 and 5,906.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.03, 19,952.53 and 5,906.79 is: 8,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.03 : 19,952.53 = 5,906.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.03/19,952.53 = 5,906.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.03x = 19,952.53 × 5,906.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.03x = 117,855,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,855,389.91/13,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.29

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