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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,920.93, 31,381.65 and 6,130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,920.93, 31,381.65 and 6,130.15 is: 9,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,920.93 : 31,381.65 = 6,130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,920.93/31,381.65 = 6,130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,920.93x = 31,381.65 × 6,130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,920.93x = 192,374,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,374,034.19/20,920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.29

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