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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,130.67, 30,196.01 and 6,280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,130.67, 30,196.01 and 6,280.75 is: 9,421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,130.67 : 30,196.01 = 6,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,130.67/30,196.01 = 6,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,130.67x = 30,196.01 × 6,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,130.67x = 189,653,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,653,589.81/20,130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.13

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