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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.33, 20,182.17 and 6,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.33, 20,182.17 and 6,061.12 is: 9,084.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.33 : 20,182.17 = 6,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.33/20,182.17 = 6,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.33x = 20,182.17 × 6,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.33x = 122,326,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,326,554.23/13,465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.56

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