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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.88, 30,254.91 and 6,130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.88, 30,254.91 and 6,130.12 is: 9,195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.88 : 30,254.91 = 6,130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.88/30,254.91 = 6,130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.88x = 30,254.91 × 6,130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.88x = 185,466,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,466,228.89/20,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.67

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