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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.92, 20,012.39 and 3,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.92, 20,012.39 and 3,980.20 is: 5,970.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.92 : 20,012.39 = 3,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.92/20,012.39 = 3,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.92x = 20,012.39 × 3,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.92x = 79,653,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,653,314.68/13,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,970.60

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