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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,870.93, 31,305.45 and 6,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,870.93, 31,305.45 and 6,079.52 is: 9,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,870.93 : 31,305.45 = 6,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,870.93/31,305.45 = 6,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,870.93x = 31,305.45 × 6,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,870.93x = 190,322,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,322,109.38/20,870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.00

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