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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,230.08, 30,346.20 and 6,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,230.08, 30,346.20 and 6,378 is: 9,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,230.08 : 30,346.20 = 6,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,230.08/30,346.20 = 6,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,230.08x = 30,346.20 × 6,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,230.08x = 193,548,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,548,063.60/20,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.34

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