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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.65, 20,057.05 and 6,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.65, 20,057.05 and 6,356.71 is: 9,534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.65 : 20,057.05 = 6,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.65/20,057.05 = 6,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.65x = 20,057.05 × 6,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.65x = 127,496,850.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,496,850.31/13,371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.86

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