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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,326.42, 19,992.95 and 3,966.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,326.42, 19,992.95 and 3,966.39 is: 5,950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326.42 : 19,992.95 = 3,966.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326.42/19,992.95 = 3,966.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326.42x = 19,992.95 × 3,966.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326.42x = 79,299,817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,299,817.12/13,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.57

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