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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.34, 30,693.66 and 6,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.34, 30,693.66 and 6,611.34 is: 9,917.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.34 : 30,693.66 = 6,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.34/30,693.66 = 6,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.34x = 30,693.66 × 6,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.34x = 202,926,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,926,222.10/20,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.06

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