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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.72, 20,117.64 and 5,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.72, 20,117.64 and 5,097 is: 7,646.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.72 : 20,117.64 = 5,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.72/20,117.64 = 5,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.72x = 20,117.64 × 5,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.72x = 102,539,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,539,611.08/13,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,646.09

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