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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,673.79, 29,510.65 and 6,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,673.79, 29,510.65 and 6,166 is: 9,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,673.79 : 29,510.65 = 6,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,673.79/29,510.65 = 6,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,673.79x = 29,510.65 × 6,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,673.79x = 181,962,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,962,667.90/19,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.99

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