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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,484.72, 20,227.80 and 4,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,484.72, 20,227.80 and 4,250 is: 6,375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,484.72 : 20,227.80 = 4,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,484.72/20,227.80 = 4,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,484.72x = 20,227.80 × 4,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,484.72x = 85,968,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,968,150/13,484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.23

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