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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252.70, 30,379.96 and 6,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252.70, 30,379.96 and 6,211.70 is: 9,317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252.70 : 30,379.96 = 6,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252.70/30,379.96 = 6,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252.70x = 30,379.96 × 6,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252.70x = 188,711,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,711,197.53/20,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.83

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