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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.67, 30,271.92 and 6,140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.67, 30,271.92 and 6,140.29 is: 9,209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.67 : 30,271.92 = 6,140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.67/30,271.92 = 6,140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.67x = 30,271.92 × 6,140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.67x = 185,878,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,878,367.66/20,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.34

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