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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.80, 30,005.10 and 6,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.80, 30,005.10 and 6,854.40 is: 10,278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.80 : 30,005.10 = 6,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.80/30,005.10 = 6,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.80x = 30,005.10 × 6,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.80x = 205,666,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,666,957.44/20,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,278.83

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