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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,319.61, 19,972.45 and 3,958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,319.61, 19,972.45 and 3,958.33 is: 5,935.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,319.61 : 19,972.45 = 3,958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,319.61/19,972.45 = 3,958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,319.61x = 19,972.45 × 3,958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,319.61x = 79,057,548.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,057,548.01/13,319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,935.43

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