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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,559.53, 20,337.93 and 6,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,559.53, 20,337.93 and 6,162 is: 9,242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,559.53 : 20,337.93 = 6,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,559.53/20,337.93 = 6,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,559.53x = 20,337.93 × 6,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,559.53x = 125,322,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,322,324.66/13,559.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.38

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