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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.92, 19,983.60 and 3,964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.92, 19,983.60 and 3,964.56 is: 5,945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.92 : 19,983.60 = 3,964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.92/19,983.60 = 3,964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.92x = 19,983.60 × 3,964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.92x = 79,226,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,226,181.22/13,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.72

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