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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,307.42, 19,964.98 and 3,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,307.42, 19,964.98 and 3,947.66 is: 5,922.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,307.42 : 19,964.98 = 3,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,307.42/19,964.98 = 3,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,307.42x = 19,964.98 × 3,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,307.42x = 78,814,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,814,952.95/13,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,922.63

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