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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,253.78, 30,371.26 and 6,210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,253.78, 30,371.26 and 6,210.21 is: 9,312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,253.78 : 30,371.26 = 6,210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,253.78/30,371.26 = 6,210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,253.78x = 30,371.26 × 6,210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,253.78x = 188,611,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,611,902.56/20,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.43

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