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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.65, 19,982.47 and 3,961.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.65, 19,982.47 and 3,961.63 is: 5,942.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.65 : 19,982.47 = 3,961.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.65/19,982.47 = 3,961.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.65x = 19,982.47 × 3,961.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.65x = 79,163,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,163,152.63/13,321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.44

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