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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,959.72, 20,939.58 and 4,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,959.72, 20,939.58 and 4,725 is: 7,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,959.72 : 20,939.58 = 4,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,959.72/20,939.58 = 4,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,959.72x = 20,939.58 × 4,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,959.72x = 98,939,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,939,515.50/13,959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.50

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