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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.09, 30,004.61 and 6,152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.09, 30,004.61 and 6,152.09 is: 9,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.09 : 30,004.61 = 6,152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.09/30,004.61 = 6,152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.09x = 30,004.61 × 6,152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.09x = 184,590,880.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,590,880.35/20,003.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.12

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