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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.05, 20,011.07 and 3,979.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.05, 20,011.07 and 3,979.33 is: 5,969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.05 : 20,011.07 = 3,979.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.05/20,011.07 = 3,979.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.05x = 20,011.07 × 3,979.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.05x = 79,630,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,630,531.23/13,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.29

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