Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,021.36, 30,032.04 and 6,170
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,021.36, 30,032.04 and 6,170 is: 9,255
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,021.36 : 30,032.04 = 6,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,021.36/30,032.04 = 6,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,021.36x = 30,032.04 × 6,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,021.36x = 185,297,686.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,297,686.80/20,021.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,255
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