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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,809, 31,213.50 and 6,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,809, 31,213.50 and 6,217 is: 9,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,809 : 31,213.50 = 6,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,809/31,213.50 = 6,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,809x = 31,213.50 × 6,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,809x = 194,054,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,054,329.50/20,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.50

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