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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.47, 20,278.27 and 4,748.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.47, 20,278.27 and 4,748.07 is: 7,125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.47 : 20,278.27 = 4,748.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.47/20,278.27 = 4,748.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.47x = 20,278.27 × 4,748.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.47x = 96,282,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,282,544.05/13,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.46

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