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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,871.72, 31,307.64 and 6,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,871.72, 31,307.64 and 6,081 is: 9,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,871.72 : 31,307.64 = 6,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,871.72/31,307.64 = 6,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,871.72x = 31,307.64 × 6,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,871.72x = 190,381,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,381,758.84/20,871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.52

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