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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,977.65, 31,466.43 and 6,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,977.65, 31,466.43 and 6,186.72 is: 9,280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,977.65 : 31,466.43 = 6,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,977.65/31,466.43 = 6,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,977.65x = 31,466.43 × 6,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,977.65x = 194,673,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,673,991.81/20,977.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.07

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