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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,860.48, 29,786.88 and 6,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,860.48, 29,786.88 and 6,006.24 is: 9,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,860.48 : 29,786.88 = 6,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,860.48/29,786.88 = 6,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,860.48x = 29,786.88 × 6,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,860.48x = 178,907,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,907,150.13/19,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.20

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