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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,389.59, 20,076.96 and 6,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,389.59, 20,076.96 and 6,001.13 is: 8,998.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,389.59 : 20,076.96 = 6,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,389.59/20,076.96 = 6,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,389.59x = 20,076.96 × 6,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,389.59x = 120,484,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,484,446.96/13,389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.37

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