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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,967.61, 20,950.91 and 4,607.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,967.61, 20,950.91 and 4,607.37 is: 6,910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,967.61 : 20,950.91 = 4,607.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,967.61/20,950.91 = 4,607.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,967.61x = 20,950.91 × 4,607.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,967.61x = 96,528,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,528,594.21/13,967.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.89

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