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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.70, 20,047.05 and 6,452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.70, 20,047.05 and 6,452.70 is: 9,679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.70 : 20,047.05 = 6,452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.70/20,047.05 = 6,452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.70x = 20,047.05 × 6,452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.70x = 129,357,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,357,599.54/13,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.05

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