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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.56, 20,215.58 and 4,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.56, 20,215.58 and 4,241 is: 6,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.56 : 20,215.58 = 4,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.56/20,215.58 = 4,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.56x = 20,215.58 × 4,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.56x = 85,734,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734,274.78/13,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,362.20

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