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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,201.80, 30,299.82 and 6,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,201.80, 30,299.82 and 6,349 is: 9,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,201.80 : 30,299.82 = 6,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,201.80/30,299.82 = 6,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,201.80x = 30,299.82 × 6,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,201.80x = 192,373,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,373,557.18/20,201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.59

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