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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.79, 20,637.20 and 6,365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.79, 20,637.20 and 6,365.49 is: 9,549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.79 : 20,637.20 = 6,365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.79/20,637.20 = 6,365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.79x = 20,637.20 × 6,365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.79x = 131,365,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,365,890.23/13,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.86

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