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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.30, 20,215.95 and 4,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.30, 20,215.95 and 4,711.30 is: 7,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.30 : 20,215.95 = 4,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.30/20,215.95 = 4,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.30x = 20,215.95 × 4,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.30x = 95,243,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,243,405.24/13,477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.95

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