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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,397.78, 20,094.92 and 3,537.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,397.78, 20,094.92 and 3,537.82 is: 5,306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,397.78 : 20,094.92 = 3,537.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,397.78/20,094.92 = 3,537.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,397.78x = 20,094.92 × 3,537.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,397.78x = 71,092,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,092,209.87/13,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.27

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