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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,334.10, 19,996.92 and 5,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,334.10, 19,996.92 and 5,541 is: 8,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,334.10 : 19,996.92 = 5,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,334.10/19,996.92 = 5,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,334.10x = 19,996.92 × 5,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,334.10x = 110,802,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,802,933.72/13,334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.74

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