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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,895.28, 20,842.86 and 3,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,895.28, 20,842.86 and 3,507 is: 5,260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,895.28 : 20,842.86 = 3,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,895.28/20,842.86 = 3,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,895.28x = 20,842.86 × 3,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,895.28x = 73,095,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,095,910.02/13,895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.48

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