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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,605.57, 20,407.39 and 3,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,605.57, 20,407.39 and 3,610.09 is: 5,414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,605.57 : 20,407.39 = 3,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,605.57/20,407.39 = 3,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,605.57x = 20,407.39 × 3,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,605.57x = 73,672,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,672,514.57/13,605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.88

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