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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,047.92, 30,074.76 and 6,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,047.92, 30,074.76 and 6,198 is: 9,297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,047.92 : 30,074.76 = 6,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,047.92/30,074.76 = 6,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,047.92x = 30,074.76 × 6,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,047.92x = 186,403,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,403,362.48/20,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.89

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