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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.28, 20,115.42 and 4,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.28, 20,115.42 and 4,177 is: 6,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.28 : 20,115.42 = 4,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.28/20,115.42 = 4,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.28x = 20,115.42 × 4,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.28x = 84,022,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,022,109.34/13,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.50

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