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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.62, 19,971.63 and 4,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.62, 19,971.63 and 4,992.48 is: 7,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.62 : 19,971.63 = 4,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.62/19,971.63 = 4,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.62x = 19,971.63 × 4,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.62x = 99,707,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,707,963.34/13,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.73

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