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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,333.92, 19,997.10 and 3,973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,333.92, 19,997.10 and 3,973.56 is: 5,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,333.92 : 19,997.10 = 3,973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,333.92/19,997.10 = 3,973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,333.92x = 19,997.10 × 3,973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,333.92x = 79,459,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,459,676.68/13,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.21

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