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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.46, 30,255.69 and 6,130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.46, 30,255.69 and 6,130.61 is: 9,195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.46 : 30,255.69 = 6,130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.46/30,255.69 = 6,130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.46x = 30,255.69 × 6,130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.46x = 185,485,684.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,485,684.39/20,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.91

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