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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,481.28, 20,221.92 and 4,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,481.28, 20,221.92 and 4,248 is: 6,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,481.28 : 20,221.92 = 4,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,481.28/20,221.92 = 4,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,481.28x = 20,221.92 × 4,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,481.28x = 85,902,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,902,716.16/13,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.00

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