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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,982.16, 20,975.40 and 4,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,982.16, 20,975.40 and 4,746 is: 7,119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,982.16 : 20,975.40 = 4,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,982.16/20,975.40 = 4,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,982.16x = 20,975.40 × 4,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,982.16x = 99,549,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,549,248.40/13,982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.73

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