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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.76, 20,272.38 and 4,278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.76, 20,272.38 and 4,278.76 is: 6,419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.76 : 20,272.38 = 4,278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.76/20,272.38 = 4,278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.76x = 20,272.38 × 4,278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.76x = 86,740,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,740,648.65/13,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.17

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