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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.83, 19,973.23 and 3,953.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.83, 19,973.23 and 3,953.15 is: 5,930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.83 : 19,973.23 = 3,953.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.83/19,973.23 = 3,953.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.83x = 19,973.23 × 3,953.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.83x = 78,957,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,957,273.91/13,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.92

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