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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.13, 29,773.76 and 5,998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.13, 29,773.76 and 5,998.13 is: 8,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.13 : 29,773.76 = 5,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.13/29,773.76 = 5,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.13x = 29,773.76 × 5,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.13x = 178,586,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,586,704.21/19,849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.21

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