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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.18, 19,967.93 and 3,949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.18, 19,967.93 and 3,949.25 is: 5,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.18 : 19,967.93 = 3,949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.18/19,967.93 = 3,949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.18x = 19,967.93 × 3,949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.18x = 78,858,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,858,242.78/13,309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.10

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