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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.97, 19,972.59 and 3,953.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.97, 19,972.59 and 3,953.07 is: 5,930.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.97 : 19,972.59 = 3,953.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.97/19,972.59 = 3,953.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.97x = 19,972.59 × 3,953.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.97x = 78,953,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,953,046.35/13,312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.53

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