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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,452.91, 20,182.60 and 4,218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,452.91, 20,182.60 and 4,218.91 is: 6,329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452.91 : 20,182.60 = 4,218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452.91/20,182.60 = 4,218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452.91x = 20,182.60 × 4,218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452.91x = 85,148,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,148,572.97/13,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,329.38

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