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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,849.52, 20,779.12 and 6,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,849.52, 20,779.12 and 6,058.92 is: 9,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,849.52 : 20,779.12 = 6,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,849.52/20,779.12 = 6,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,849.52x = 20,779.12 × 6,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,849.52x = 125,899,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,899,025.75/13,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.50

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