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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.34, 19,939.88 and 3,934.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.34, 19,939.88 and 3,934.01 is: 5,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.34 : 19,939.88 = 3,934.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.34/19,939.88 = 3,934.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.34x = 19,939.88 × 3,934.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.34x = 78,443,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,443,747.00/13,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.20

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