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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,323.78, 19,982.19 and 3,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,323.78, 19,982.19 and 3,961.28 is: 5,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,323.78 : 19,982.19 = 3,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,323.78/19,982.19 = 3,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,323.78x = 19,982.19 × 3,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,323.78x = 79,155,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,155,058.21/13,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.88

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