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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,785.62, 29,682.88 and 6,637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,785.62, 29,682.88 and 6,637.66 is: 9,957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,785.62 : 29,682.88 = 6,637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,785.62/29,682.88 = 6,637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,785.62x = 29,682.88 × 6,637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,785.62x = 197,024,865.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,024,865.26/19,785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.98

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