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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.08, 19,978.20 and 3,958.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.08, 19,978.20 and 3,958.89 is: 5,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.08 : 19,978.20 = 3,958.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.08/19,978.20 = 3,958.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.08x = 19,978.20 × 3,958.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.08x = 79,091,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,091,496.20/13,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.32

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