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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.57, 20,942.32 and 6,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.57, 20,942.32 and 6,063.06 is: 9,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.57 : 20,942.32 = 6,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.57/20,942.32 = 6,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.57x = 20,942.32 × 6,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.57x = 126,974,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,974,542.70/13,961.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.57

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