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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,001.80, 30,002.70 and 6,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,001.80, 30,002.70 and 6,150.80 is: 9,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,001.80 : 30,002.70 = 6,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,001.80/30,002.70 = 6,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,001.80x = 30,002.70 × 6,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,001.80x = 184,540,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,540,607.16/20,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.20

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