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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,040, 30,061.62 and 6,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,040, 30,061.62 and 6,189 is: 9,284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,040 : 30,061.62 = 6,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,040/30,061.62 = 6,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,040x = 30,061.62 × 6,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,040x = 186,051,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,051,366.18/20,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.00

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