Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,647.84, 20,471.04 and 6,720
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,647.84, 20,471.04 and 6,720 is: 10,079.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,647.84 : 20,471.04 = 6,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,647.84/20,471.04 = 6,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,647.84x = 20,471.04 × 6,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,647.84x = 137,565,388.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,565,388.80/13,647.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,079.65
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