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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,396.58, 20,092.56 and 3,535.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,396.58, 20,092.56 and 3,535.94 is: 5,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,396.58 : 20,092.56 = 3,535.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,396.58/20,092.56 = 3,535.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,396.58x = 20,092.56 × 3,535.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,396.58x = 71,046,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,046,086.61/13,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.30

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