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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,037.62, 19,561.33 and 6,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,037.62, 19,561.33 and 6,021 is: 9,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,037.62 : 19,561.33 = 6,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,037.62/19,561.33 = 6,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,037.62x = 19,561.33 × 6,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,037.62x = 117,778,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,778,767.93/13,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.76

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