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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,250.69, 30,376.95 and 6,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,250.69, 30,376.95 and 6,209.70 is: 9,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,250.69 : 30,376.95 = 6,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,250.69/30,376.95 = 6,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,250.69x = 30,376.95 × 6,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,250.69x = 188,631,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,631,746.42/20,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.83

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