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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,794.02, 20,687.36 and 6,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,794.02, 20,687.36 and 6,001 is: 8,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,794.02 : 20,687.36 = 6,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,794.02/20,687.36 = 6,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,794.02x = 20,687.36 × 6,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,794.02x = 124,144,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,144,847.36/13,794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.90

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