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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,198.84, 30,301.62 and 6,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,198.84, 30,301.62 and 6,347 is: 9,521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,198.84 : 30,301.62 = 6,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,198.84/30,301.62 = 6,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,198.84x = 30,301.62 × 6,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,198.84x = 192,324,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,324,382.14/20,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.56

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