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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.62, 19,969.97 and 3,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.62, 19,969.97 and 3,953.44 is: 5,929.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.62 : 19,969.97 = 3,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.62/19,969.97 = 3,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.62x = 19,969.97 × 3,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.62x = 78,949,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,949,978.35/13,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.13

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