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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.30, 20,011.44 and 3,979.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.30, 20,011.44 and 3,979.58 is: 5,969.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.30 : 20,011.44 = 3,979.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.30/20,011.44 = 3,979.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.30x = 20,011.44 × 3,979.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.30x = 79,637,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637,026.34/13,340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.66

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