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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.87, 30,241.07 and 6,311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.87, 30,241.07 and 6,311.87 is: 9,466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.87 : 30,241.07 = 6,311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.87/30,241.07 = 6,311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.87x = 30,241.07 × 6,311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.87x = 190,877,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,877,670.94/20,162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.79

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