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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034, 30,051.41 and 6,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034, 30,051.41 and 6,183 is: 9,274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034 : 30,051.41 = 6,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034/30,051.41 = 6,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034x = 30,051.41 × 6,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034x = 185,807,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,807,837.12/20,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.62

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