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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,287.08, 30,430.68 and 6,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,287.08, 30,430.68 and 6,247 is: 9,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,287.08 : 30,430.68 = 6,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,287.08/30,430.68 = 6,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,287.08x = 30,430.68 × 6,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,287.08x = 190,100,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,100,457.96/20,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.52

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