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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,562.78, 30,844.77 and 6,522.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,562.78, 30,844.77 and 6,522.87 is: 9,784.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,562.78 : 30,844.77 = 6,522.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,562.78/30,844.77 = 6,522.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,562.78x = 30,844.77 × 6,522.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,562.78x = 201,196,424.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,196,424.89/20,562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.50

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