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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.40, 20,263.80 and 6,120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.40, 20,263.80 and 6,120.40 is: 9,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.40 : 20,263.80 = 6,120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.40/20,263.80 = 6,120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.40x = 20,263.80 × 6,120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.40x = 124,022,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,022,561.52/13,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.43

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