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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.11, 20,197.28 and 6,892.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.11, 20,197.28 and 6,892.94 is: 10,341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.11 : 20,197.28 = 6,892.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.11/20,197.28 = 6,892.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.11x = 20,197.28 × 6,892.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.11x = 139,218,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,218,706.93/13,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.52

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