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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611, 20,416.50 and 4,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611, 20,416.50 and 4,377 is: 6,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611 : 20,416.50 = 4,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611/20,416.50 = 4,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611x = 20,416.50 × 4,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611x = 89,363,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,363,020.50/13,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.50

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