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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,863.37, 20,792.61 and 4,004.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,863.37, 20,792.61 and 4,004.05 is: 6,005.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863.37 : 20,792.61 = 4,004.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863.37/20,792.61 = 4,004.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863.37x = 20,792.61 × 4,004.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863.37x = 83,254,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,650.07/13,863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.37

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