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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,703, 31,055.04 and 6,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,703, 31,055.04 and 6,852 is: 10,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,703 : 31,055.04 = 6,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,703/31,055.04 = 6,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,703x = 31,055.04 × 6,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,703x = 212,789,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,789,134.08/20,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,278.18

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