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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,740.27, 29,610.94 and 6,592.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,740.27, 29,610.94 and 6,592.17 is: 9,888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,740.27 : 29,610.94 = 6,592.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,740.27/29,610.94 = 6,592.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,740.27x = 29,610.94 × 6,592.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,740.27x = 195,200,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,200,350.34/19,740.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,888.43

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