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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,379.52, 20,041.92 and 6,253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,379.52, 20,041.92 and 6,253.56 is: 9,367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,379.52 : 20,041.92 = 6,253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,379.52/20,041.92 = 6,253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,379.52x = 20,041.92 × 6,253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,379.52x = 125,333,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,333,349.24/13,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.55

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