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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,061, 30,091.50 and 6,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,061, 30,091.50 and 6,210 is: 9,315

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,061 : 30,091.50 = 6,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,061/30,091.50 = 6,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,061x = 30,091.50 × 6,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,061x = 186,868,215
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,868,215/20,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315

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