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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.02, 31,192.76 and 6,004.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.02, 31,192.76 and 6,004.07 is: 9,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.02 : 31,192.76 = 6,004.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.02/31,192.76 = 6,004.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.02x = 31,192.76 × 6,004.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.02x = 187,283,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,283,514.53/20,795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.17

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