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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,940.97, 31,406.58 and 6,145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,940.97, 31,406.58 and 6,145.91 is: 9,217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,940.97 : 31,406.58 = 6,145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,940.97/31,406.58 = 6,145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,940.97x = 31,406.58 × 6,145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,940.97x = 193,022,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,022,014.09/20,940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.44

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