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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.39, 20,960.92 and 4,112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.39, 20,960.92 and 4,112.83 is: 6,168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.39 : 20,960.92 = 4,112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.39/20,960.92 = 4,112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.39x = 20,960.92 × 4,112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.39x = 86,208,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,208,700.60/13,975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.61

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