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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,337.46, 20,007.21 and 3,976.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,337.46, 20,007.21 and 3,976.76 is: 5,965.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,337.46 : 20,007.21 = 3,976.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,337.46/20,007.21 = 3,976.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,337.46x = 20,007.21 × 3,976.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,337.46x = 79,563,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,563,922.46/13,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.45

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