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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,280.70, 30,415.65 and 6,240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,280.70, 30,415.65 and 6,240.70 is: 9,359.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,280.70 : 30,415.65 = 6,240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,280.70/30,415.65 = 6,240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,280.70x = 30,415.65 × 6,240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,280.70x = 189,814,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,814,946.96/20,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.39

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