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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.13, 30,295.69 and 6,346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.13, 30,295.69 and 6,346.13 is: 9,519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.13 : 30,295.69 = 6,346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.13/30,295.69 = 6,346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.13x = 30,295.69 × 6,346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.13x = 192,260,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,260,219.84/20,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.19

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