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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,116.13, 30,179.06 and 6,265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,116.13, 30,179.06 and 6,265.13 is: 9,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,116.13 : 30,179.06 = 6,265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,116.13/30,179.06 = 6,265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,116.13x = 30,179.06 × 6,265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,116.13x = 189,075,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,075,598.95/20,116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.21

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