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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,457.61, 20,186.42 and 6,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,457.61, 20,186.42 and 6,060.69 is: 9,091.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,457.61 : 20,186.42 = 6,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,457.61/20,186.42 = 6,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,457.61x = 20,186.42 × 6,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,457.61x = 122,343,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,343,633.83/13,457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.04

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