Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,346.40, 20,020 and 4,581.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,346.40, 20,020 and 4,581.18 is: 6,871.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,346.40 : 20,020 = 4,581.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,346.40/20,020 = 4,581.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,346.40x = 20,020 × 4,581.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,346.40x = 91,715,223.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,715,223.60/13,346.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,871.91
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