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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,492.31, 20,238.29 and 6,091.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,492.31, 20,238.29 and 6,091.59 is: 9,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,492.31 : 20,238.29 = 6,091.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,492.31/20,238.29 = 6,091.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,492.31x = 20,238.29 × 6,091.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,492.31x = 123,283,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,283,430.50/13,492.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.31

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