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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.84, 19,979.24 and 3,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.84, 19,979.24 and 3,957.16 is: 5,936.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.84 : 19,979.24 = 3,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.84/19,979.24 = 3,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.84x = 19,979.24 × 3,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.84x = 79,061,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,061,049.36/13,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.92

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