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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,305.98, 19,961.90 and 3,946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,305.98, 19,961.90 and 3,946.73 is: 5,920.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,305.98 : 19,961.90 = 3,946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,305.98/19,961.90 = 3,946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,305.98x = 19,961.90 × 3,946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,305.98x = 78,784,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,784,229.59/13,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.96

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