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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,307.85, 19,961.67 and 3,947.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,307.85, 19,961.67 and 3,947.89 is: 5,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,307.85 : 19,961.67 = 3,947.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,307.85/19,961.67 = 3,947.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,307.85x = 19,961.67 × 3,947.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,307.85x = 78,806,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,806,477.38/13,307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.80

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