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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.78, 19,946.62 and 3,937.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.78, 19,946.62 and 3,937.87 is: 5,906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.78 : 19,946.62 = 3,937.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.78/19,946.62 = 3,937.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.78x = 19,946.62 × 3,937.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.78x = 78,547,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,547,196.50/13,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.79

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