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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.60, 30,317.40 and 6,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.60, 30,317.40 and 6,358.80 is: 9,538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.60 : 30,317.40 = 6,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.60/30,317.40 = 6,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.60x = 30,317.40 × 6,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.60x = 192,782,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,782,283.12/20,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.20

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