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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,856.76, 31,290.26 and 6,065.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,856.76, 31,290.26 and 6,065.81 is: 9,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,856.76 : 31,290.26 = 6,065.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,856.76/31,290.26 = 6,065.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,856.76x = 31,290.26 × 6,065.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,856.76x = 189,800,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,800,630.72/20,856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.20

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