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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977, 20,965.50 and 3,588.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977, 20,965.50 and 3,588.75 is: 5,383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977 : 20,965.50 = 3,588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977/20,965.50 = 3,588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977x = 20,965.50 × 3,588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977x = 75,239,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,239,938.13/13,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.13

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