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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,337.88, 20,007.85 and 3,977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,337.88, 20,007.85 and 3,977.18 is: 5,966.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,337.88 : 20,007.85 = 3,977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,337.88/20,007.85 = 3,977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,337.88x = 20,007.85 × 3,977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,337.88x = 79,574,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,574,860.94/13,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.08

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