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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,329.69, 19,992.72 and 3,971.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,329.69, 19,992.72 and 3,971.16 is: 5,956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,329.69 : 19,992.72 = 3,971.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,329.69/19,992.72 = 3,971.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,329.69x = 19,992.72 × 3,971.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,329.69x = 79,394,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,394,289.96/13,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.20

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