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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,932.98, 20,901.43 and 4,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,932.98, 20,901.43 and 4,073 is: 6,110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,932.98 : 20,901.43 = 4,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,932.98/20,901.43 = 4,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,932.98x = 20,901.43 × 4,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,932.98x = 85,131,524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,131,524.39/13,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.07

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