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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,204.14, 30,311.10 and 6,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,204.14, 30,311.10 and 6,877 is: 10,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,204.14 : 30,311.10 = 6,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,204.14/30,311.10 = 6,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,204.14x = 30,311.10 × 6,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,204.14x = 208,449,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,449,434.70/20,204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.16

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