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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,060.21, 31,590.32 and 6,269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,060.21, 31,590.32 and 6,269.34 is: 9,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,060.21 : 31,590.32 = 6,269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,060.21/31,590.32 = 6,269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,060.21x = 31,590.32 × 6,269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,060.21x = 198,050,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,050,425.44/21,060.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.01

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