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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.82, 30,072.80 and 6,910.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.82, 30,072.80 and 6,910.07 is: 10,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.82 : 30,072.80 = 6,910.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.82/30,072.80 = 6,910.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.82x = 30,072.80 × 6,910.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.82x = 207,805,020.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,805,020.01/20,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.75

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