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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,652.98, 30,981.71 and 6,609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,652.98, 30,981.71 and 6,609.69 is: 9,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,652.98 : 30,981.71 = 6,609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,652.98/30,981.71 = 6,609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,652.98x = 30,981.71 × 6,609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,652.98x = 204,779,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,779,465.72/20,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,915.25

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