Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,404.08, 30,603.96 and 6,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,404.08, 30,603.96 and 6,552 is: 9,827.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,404.08 : 30,603.96 = 6,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,404.08/30,603.96 = 6,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,404.08x = 30,603.96 × 6,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,404.08x = 200,517,145.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,517,145.92/20,404.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,827.31
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