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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,336.37, 20,005.60 and 3,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,336.37, 20,005.60 and 3,975.68 is: 5,963.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336.37 : 20,005.60 = 3,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336.37/20,005.60 = 3,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336.37x = 20,005.60 × 3,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336.37x = 79,535,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,535,753.84/13,336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.82

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