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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,779, 20,668.51 and 4,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,779, 20,668.51 and 4,545 is: 6,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,779 : 20,668.51 = 4,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,779/20,668.51 = 4,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,779x = 20,668.51 × 4,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,779x = 93,938,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,938,377.95/13,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.50

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