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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,001.90, 30,002.85 and 6,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,001.90, 30,002.85 and 6,150.90 is: 9,226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,001.90 : 30,002.85 = 6,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,001.90/30,002.85 = 6,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,001.90x = 30,002.85 × 6,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,001.90x = 184,544,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,544,530.07/20,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.35

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