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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,891.98, 31,340.90 and 6,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,891.98, 31,340.90 and 6,102 is: 9,153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,891.98 : 31,340.90 = 6,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,891.98/31,340.90 = 6,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,891.98x = 31,340.90 × 6,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,891.98x = 191,242,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,242,171.80/20,891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.86

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