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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.40, 30,317.11 and 6,171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.40, 30,317.11 and 6,171.51 is: 9,257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.40 : 30,317.11 = 6,171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.40/30,317.11 = 6,171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.40x = 30,317.11 × 6,171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.40x = 187,102,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,102,347.54/20,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.27

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