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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.46, 20,950.32 and 4,607.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.46, 20,950.32 and 4,607.29 is: 6,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.46 : 20,950.32 = 4,607.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.46/20,950.32 = 4,607.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.46x = 20,950.32 × 4,607.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.46x = 96,524,259.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,524,259.80/13,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.15

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