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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,786.34, 29,686.53 and 6,638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,786.34, 29,686.53 and 6,638.69 is: 9,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,786.34 : 29,686.53 = 6,638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,786.34/29,686.53 = 6,638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,786.34x = 29,686.53 × 6,638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,786.34x = 197,079,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,079,669.85/19,786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.39

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