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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,964.88, 31,449.30 and 6,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,964.88, 31,449.30 and 6,925 is: 10,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,964.88 : 31,449.30 = 6,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,964.88/31,449.30 = 6,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,964.88x = 31,449.30 × 6,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,964.88x = 217,786,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,786,402.50/20,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.15

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