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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.70, 20,269.05 and 4,278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.70, 20,269.05 and 4,278.70 is: 6,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.70 : 20,269.05 = 4,278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.70/20,269.05 = 4,278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.70x = 20,269.05 × 4,278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.70x = 86,725,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,725,184.24/13,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.05

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