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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.66, 19,970.04 and 4,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.66, 19,970.04 and 4,997.30 is: 7,489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.66 : 19,970.04 = 4,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.66/19,970.04 = 4,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.66x = 19,970.04 × 4,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.66x = 99,796,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,796,199.78/13,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.02

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