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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,981, 31,476.36 and 7,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,981, 31,476.36 and 7,130 is: 10,696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,981 : 31,476.36 = 7,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,981/31,476.36 = 7,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,981x = 31,476.36 × 7,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,981x = 224,426,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,426,446.80/20,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,696.65

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