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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,910.76, 20,867.36 and 6,117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,910.76, 20,867.36 and 6,117.75 is: 9,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,910.76 : 20,867.36 = 6,117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,910.76/20,867.36 = 6,117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,910.76x = 20,867.36 × 6,117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,910.76x = 127,661,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,661,261.05/13,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.16

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