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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.91, 19,951.46 and 5,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.91, 19,951.46 and 5,907.56 is: 8,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.91 : 19,951.46 = 5,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.91/19,951.46 = 5,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.91x = 19,951.46 × 5,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.91x = 117,864,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,864,417.50/13,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.38

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