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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,322.04, 19,983.78 and 3,461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,322.04, 19,983.78 and 3,461.06 is: 5,191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322.04 : 19,983.78 = 3,461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322.04/19,983.78 = 3,461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322.04x = 19,983.78 × 3,461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322.04x = 69,164,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,164,961.69/13,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.77

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