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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,189.92, 30,287.76 and 6,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,189.92, 30,287.76 and 6,340 is: 9,510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,189.92 : 30,287.76 = 6,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,189.92/30,287.76 = 6,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,189.92x = 30,287.76 × 6,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,189.92x = 192,024,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,024,398.40/20,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.90

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