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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,656, 30,989.12 and 6,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,656, 30,989.12 and 6,064 is: 9,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,656 : 30,989.12 = 6,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,656/30,989.12 = 6,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,656x = 30,989.12 × 6,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,656x = 187,918,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,918,023.68/20,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.50

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