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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.10, 20,071.98 and 6,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.10, 20,071.98 and 6,804 is: 10,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.10 : 20,071.98 = 6,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.10/20,071.98 = 6,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.10x = 20,071.98 × 6,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.10x = 136,569,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,569,751.92/13,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,212.27

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