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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,330.26, 19,988.40 and 3,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,330.26, 19,988.40 and 3,969 is: 5,951.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,330.26 : 19,988.40 = 3,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,330.26/19,988.40 = 3,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,330.26x = 19,988.40 × 3,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,330.26x = 79,333,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,333,959.60/13,330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.42

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