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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.08, 19,917.66 and 4,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.08, 19,917.66 and 4,514 is: 6,769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.08 : 19,917.66 = 4,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.08/19,917.66 = 4,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.08x = 19,917.66 × 4,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.08x = 89,908,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,908,317.24/13,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.65

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