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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.47, 20,041.89 and 3,499.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.47, 20,041.89 and 3,499.71 is: 5,249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.47 : 20,041.89 = 3,499.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.47/20,041.89 = 3,499.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.47x = 20,041.89 × 3,499.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.47x = 70,140,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,140,802.85/13,360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,249.88

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