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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,333, 20,002.74 and 4,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,333, 20,002.74 and 4,099 is: 6,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,333 : 20,002.74 = 4,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,333/20,002.74 = 4,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,333x = 20,002.74 × 4,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,333x = 81,991,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,991,231.26/13,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.50

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