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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,626.94, 20,441.10 and 3,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,626.94, 20,441.10 and 3,766 is: 5,649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,626.94 : 20,441.10 = 3,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,626.94/20,441.10 = 3,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,626.94x = 20,441.10 × 3,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,626.94x = 76,981,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,981,182.60/13,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.19

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