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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,901.32, 20,849.48 and 6,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,901.32, 20,849.48 and 6,879.08 is: 10,317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,901.32 : 20,849.48 = 6,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,901.32/20,849.48 = 6,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,901.32x = 20,849.48 × 6,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,901.32x = 143,425,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,425,240.88/13,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.38

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