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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.40, 20,213.10 and 4,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.40, 20,213.10 and 4,711.20 is: 7,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.40 : 20,213.10 = 4,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.40/20,213.10 = 4,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.40x = 20,213.10 × 4,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.40x = 95,227,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,227,956.72/13,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.80

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