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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.26, 19,991.40 and 3,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.26, 19,991.40 and 3,971 is: 5,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.26 : 19,991.40 = 3,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.26/19,991.40 = 3,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.26x = 19,991.40 × 3,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.26x = 79,385,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,385,849.40/13,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.42

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