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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,934.38, 20,902.02 and 4,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,934.38, 20,902.02 and 4,072.82 is: 6,109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,934.38 : 20,902.02 = 4,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,934.38/20,902.02 = 4,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,934.38x = 20,902.02 × 4,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,934.38x = 85,130,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,130,165.10/13,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.36

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