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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.69, 19,973.72 and 5,916.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.69, 19,973.72 and 5,916.47 is: 8,876.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.69 : 19,973.72 = 5,916.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.69/19,973.72 = 5,916.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.69x = 19,973.72 × 5,916.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.69x = 118,173,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,173,830.09/13,312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,876.78

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