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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,849.14, 20,773.73 and 3,460.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,849.14, 20,773.73 and 3,460.89 is: 5,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,849.14 : 20,773.73 = 3,460.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,849.14/20,773.73 = 3,460.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,849.14x = 20,773.73 × 3,460.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,849.14x = 71,895,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,895,594.42/13,849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.34

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