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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.97, 31,281.50 and 6,057.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.97, 31,281.50 and 6,057.91 is: 9,087.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.97 : 31,281.50 = 6,057.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.97/31,281.50 = 6,057.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.97x = 31,281.50 × 6,057.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.97x = 189,500,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,500,511.67/20,852.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.46

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