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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,935, 20,902.50 and 4,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,935, 20,902.50 and 4,701 is: 7,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,935 : 20,902.50 = 4,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,935/20,902.50 = 4,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,935x = 20,902.50 × 4,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,935x = 98,262,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,262,652.50/13,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.50

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