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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.62, 20,564.40 and 3,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.62, 20,564.40 and 3,851.90 is: 5,777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.62 : 20,564.40 = 3,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.62/20,564.40 = 3,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.62x = 20,564.40 × 3,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.62x = 79,212,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,212,012.36/13,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.00

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