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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.04, 30,087.36 and 6,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.04, 30,087.36 and 6,912 is: 10,365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.04 : 30,087.36 = 6,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.04/30,087.36 = 6,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.04x = 30,087.36 × 6,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.04x = 207,963,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,963,832.32/20,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.52

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