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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,979.91, 31,462.37 and 6,937.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,979.91, 31,462.37 and 6,937.34 is: 10,403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,979.91 : 31,462.37 = 6,937.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,979.91/31,462.37 = 6,937.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,979.91x = 31,462.37 × 6,937.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,979.91x = 218,265,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,265,249.86/20,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,403.54

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