Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,500.72, 20,251.08 and 4,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,500.72, 20,251.08 and 4,266 is: 6,399
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,500.72 : 20,251.08 = 4,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,500.72/20,251.08 = 4,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,500.72x = 20,251.08 × 4,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,500.72x = 86,391,107.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,391,107.28/13,500.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,399
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