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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,057.72, 30,086.52 and 6,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,057.72, 30,086.52 and 6,910.08 is: 10,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,057.72 : 30,086.52 = 6,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,057.72/30,086.52 = 6,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,057.72x = 30,086.52 × 6,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,057.72x = 207,900,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,900,260.12/20,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.10

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