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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.08, 30,412.62 and 6,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.08, 30,412.62 and 6,423 is: 9,634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.08 : 30,412.62 = 6,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.08/30,412.62 = 6,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.08x = 30,412.62 × 6,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.08x = 195,340,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,340,258.26/20,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,634.50

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