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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,958.83, 20,908.18 and 6,552.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,958.83, 20,908.18 and 6,552.19 is: 9,814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,958.83 : 20,908.18 = 6,552.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,958.83/20,908.18 = 6,552.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,958.83x = 20,908.18 × 6,552.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,958.83x = 136,994,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,994,365.38/13,958.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.17

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