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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.60, 30,162.90 and 6,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.60, 30,162.90 and 6,962.30 is: 10,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.60 : 30,162.90 = 6,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.60/30,162.90 = 6,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.60x = 30,162.90 × 6,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.60x = 210,003,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,003,158.67/20,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.45

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