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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.88, 19,969.38 and 3,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.88, 19,969.38 and 3,451.46 is: 5,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.88 : 19,969.38 = 3,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.88/19,969.38 = 3,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.88x = 19,969.38 × 3,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.88x = 68,923,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,923,516.29/13,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.21

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