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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,940.98, 20,913.44 and 4,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,940.98, 20,913.44 and 4,081 is: 6,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,940.98 : 20,913.44 = 4,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,940.98/20,913.44 = 4,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,940.98x = 20,913.44 × 4,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,940.98x = 85,347,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,347,748.64/13,940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.08

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