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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,125.67, 30,193.36 and 6,977.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,125.67, 30,193.36 and 6,977.75 is: 10,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,125.67 : 30,193.36 = 6,977.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,125.67/30,193.36 = 6,977.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,125.67x = 30,193.36 × 6,977.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,125.67x = 210,681,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,681,549.33/20,125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.30

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