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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,489.93, 20,237.33 and 6,097.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,489.93, 20,237.33 and 6,097.87 is: 9,147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,489.93 : 20,237.33 = 6,097.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,489.93/20,237.33 = 6,097.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,489.93x = 20,237.33 × 6,097.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,489.93x = 123,404,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,404,607.49/13,489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.91

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