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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,591.40, 30,877.80 and 6,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,591.40, 30,877.80 and 6,548.76 is: 9,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,591.40 : 30,877.80 = 6,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,591.40/30,877.80 = 6,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,591.40x = 30,877.80 × 6,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,591.40x = 202,211,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,211,301.53/20,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,820.18

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