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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,413, 30,619.50 and 6,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,413, 30,619.50 and 6,562 is: 9,843

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,413 : 30,619.50 = 6,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,413/30,619.50 = 6,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,413x = 30,619.50 × 6,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,413x = 200,925,159
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,925,159/20,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843

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