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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.41, 20,198.12 and 6,061.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.41, 20,198.12 and 6,061.22 is: 9,091.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.41 : 20,198.12 = 6,061.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.41/20,198.12 = 6,061.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.41x = 20,198.12 × 6,061.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.41x = 122,425,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,425,117.61/13,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.82

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