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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,794.70, 31,196.10 and 6,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,794.70, 31,196.10 and 6,004.10 is: 9,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,794.70 : 31,196.10 = 6,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,794.70/31,196.10 = 6,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,794.70x = 31,196.10 × 6,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,794.70x = 187,304,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,304,504.01/20,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.32

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