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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.52, 20,966.40 and 6,183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.52, 20,966.40 and 6,183.36 is: 9,273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.52 : 20,966.40 = 6,183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.52/20,966.40 = 6,183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.52x = 20,966.40 × 6,183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.52x = 129,642,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,642,799.10/13,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.77

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