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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.31, 20,407.85 and 3,747.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.31, 20,407.85 and 3,747.45 is: 5,620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.31 : 20,407.85 = 3,747.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.31/20,407.85 = 3,747.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.31x = 20,407.85 × 3,747.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.31x = 76,477,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,477,304.81/13,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.31

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