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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.25, 20,270.12 and 4,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.25, 20,270.12 and 4,277.25 is: 6,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.25 : 20,270.12 = 4,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.25/20,270.12 = 4,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.25x = 20,270.12 × 4,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.25x = 86,700,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,700,349.38/13,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.90

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