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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,870.06, 31,305.14 and 6,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,870.06, 31,305.14 and 6,079.34 is: 9,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,870.06 : 31,305.14 = 6,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,870.06/31,305.14 = 6,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,870.06x = 31,305.14 × 6,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,870.06x = 190,314,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,314,433.28/20,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.02

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