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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.39, 19,947.55 and 3,939.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.39, 19,947.55 and 3,939.14 is: 5,908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.39 : 19,947.55 = 3,939.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.39/19,947.55 = 3,939.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.39x = 19,947.55 × 3,939.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.39x = 78,576,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,576,139.26/13,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.70

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