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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.58, 19,983.35 and 5,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.58, 19,983.35 and 5,003.34 is: 7,507.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.58 : 19,983.35 = 5,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.58/19,983.35 = 5,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.58x = 19,983.35 × 5,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.58x = 99,983,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,983,494.39/13,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.63

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