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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.13, 19,998.88 and 5,937.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.13, 19,998.88 and 5,937.11 is: 8,905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.13 : 19,998.88 = 5,937.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.13/19,998.88 = 5,937.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.13x = 19,998.88 × 5,937.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.13x = 118,735,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,735,550.44/13,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.97

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